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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,018.57, 93,074.66 and 45,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,018.57, 93,074.66 and 45,421.63 is: 68,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,018.57 : 93,074.66 = 45,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,018.57/93,074.66 = 45,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,018.57x = 93,074.66 × 45,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,018.57x = 4,227,602,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,602,309.10/62,018.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,166.72

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