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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008, 93,069.92 and 48,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008, 93,069.92 and 48,244.16 is: 72,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008 : 93,069.92 = 48,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008/93,069.92 = 48,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008x = 93,069.92 × 48,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008x = 4,490,080,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,080,111.67/62,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,411.30

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