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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.44, 92,629.97 and 49,239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.44, 92,629.97 and 49,239.65 is: 73,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.44 : 92,629.97 = 49,239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.44/92,629.97 = 49,239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.44x = 92,629.97 × 49,239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.44x = 4,561,067,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,067,287.69/62,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,525.95

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