Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,421.20, 87,574 and 62,421.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,421.20, 87,574 and 62,421.20 is: 87,574
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,421.20 : 87,574 = 62,421.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,421.20/87,574 = 62,421.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,421.20x = 87,574 × 62,421.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,421.20x = 5,466,474,168.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,466,474,168.80/62,421.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,574
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