Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,743.28, 94,089.80 and 27,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,743.28, 94,089.80 and 27,658 is: 41,475.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,743.28 : 94,089.80 = 27,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,743.28/94,089.80 = 27,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,743.28x = 94,089.80 × 27,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,743.28x = 2,602,335,688.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,335,688.40/62,743.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,475.93
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