Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,502.32, 86,255.40 and 34,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,502.32, 86,255.40 and 34,208 is: 47,208.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,502.32 : 86,255.40 = 34,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,502.32/86,255.40 = 34,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,502.32x = 86,255.40 × 34,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,502.32x = 2,950,624,723.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,624,723.20/62,502.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,208.24
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