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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,059.76, 93,112.20 and 30,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,059.76, 93,112.20 and 30,466.50 is: 45,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,059.76 : 93,112.20 = 30,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,059.76/93,112.20 = 30,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,059.76x = 93,112.20 × 30,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,059.76x = 2,836,802,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,802,841.30/62,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,710.83

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