Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,372.48, 93,582 and 37,430.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,372.48, 93,582 and 37,430.42 is: 56,159.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,372.48 : 93,582 = 37,430.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,372.48/93,582 = 37,430.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,372.48x = 93,582 × 37,430.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,372.48x = 3,502,813,564.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,502,813,564.44/62,372.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,159.60
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