Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,088.24, 85,676.76 and 43,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,088.24, 85,676.76 and 43,266 is: 59,703.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,088.24 : 85,676.76 = 43,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,088.24/85,676.76 = 43,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,088.24x = 85,676.76 × 43,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,088.24x = 3,706,890,698.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,706,890,698.16/62,088.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,703.59
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