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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.90, 92,761.96 and 52,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.90, 92,761.96 and 52,268.36 is: 78,183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.90 : 92,761.96 = 52,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.90/92,761.96 = 52,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.90x = 92,761.96 × 52,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.90x = 4,848,515,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,515,519.59/62,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,183.07

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