Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,619.64, 86,424 and 38,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,619.64, 86,424 and 38,754 is: 53,486.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,619.64 : 86,424 = 38,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,619.64/86,424 = 38,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,619.64x = 86,424 × 38,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,619.64x = 3,349,275,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,275,696/62,619.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,486.03
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