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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,049.16, 92,999.76 and 43,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,049.16, 92,999.76 and 43,227.28 is: 64,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,049.16 : 92,999.76 = 43,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,049.16/92,999.76 = 43,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,049.16x = 92,999.76 × 43,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,049.16x = 4,020,126,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,126,665.45/62,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,789.38

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