Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,634.96, 123,483.72 and 62,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,634.96, 123,483.72 and 62,730 is: 86,418.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,634.96 : 123,483.72 = 62,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,634.96/123,483.72 = 62,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,634.96x = 123,483.72 × 62,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,634.96x = 7,746,133,755.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,746,133,755.60/89,634.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,418.67
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