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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,107.02, 93,127.50 and 45,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,107.02, 93,127.50 and 45,507.60 is: 68,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,107.02 : 93,127.50 = 45,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,107.02/93,127.50 = 45,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,107.02x = 93,127.50 × 45,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,107.02x = 4,238,009,019
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,009,019/62,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,237.20

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