Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,860.94, 86,747.33 and 46,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,860.94, 86,747.33 and 46,800 is: 64,583.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,860.94 : 86,747.33 = 46,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,860.94/86,747.33 = 46,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,860.94x = 86,747.33 × 46,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,860.94x = 4,059,775,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,059,775,044/62,860.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,583.43
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