Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,860.11, 86,747.58 and 34,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,860.11, 86,747.58 and 34,566 is: 47,701.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,860.11 : 86,747.58 = 34,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,860.11/86,747.58 = 34,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,860.11x = 86,747.58 × 34,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,860.11x = 2,998,516,850.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,998,516,850.28/62,860.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,701.43
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