Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,022.40, 86,948 and 62,022.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,022.40, 86,948 and 62,022.40 is: 86,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,022.40 : 86,948 = 62,022.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,022.40/86,948 = 62,022.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,022.40x = 86,948 × 62,022.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,022.40x = 5,392,723,635.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,392,723,635.20/62,022.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,948
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