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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,068.68, 92,937.78 and 42,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,068.68, 92,937.78 and 42,385.68 is: 63,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,068.68 : 92,937.78 = 42,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,068.68/92,937.78 = 42,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,068.68x = 92,937.78 × 42,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,068.68x = 3,939,231,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,231,002.99/62,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,465.68

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