Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,364.64, 88,848 and 62,589.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,364.64, 88,848 and 62,589.12 is: 86,397.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,364.64 : 88,848 = 62,589.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,364.64/88,848 = 62,589.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,364.64x = 88,848 × 62,589.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,364.64x = 5,560,918,133.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,560,918,133.76/64,364.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,397.10
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