Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,787.33, 94,181.00 and 27,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,787.33, 94,181.00 and 27,720 is: 41,580
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,787.33 : 94,181.00 = 27,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,787.33/94,181.00 = 27,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,787.33x = 94,181.00 × 27,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,787.33x = 2,610,697,181.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,610,697,181.40/62,787.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,580
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