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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,119.54, 92,974.38 and 44,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,119.54, 92,974.38 and 44,073.28 is: 65,964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,119.54 : 92,974.38 = 44,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,119.54/92,974.38 = 44,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,119.54x = 92,974.38 × 44,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,119.54x = 4,097,685,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,685,882.57/62,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,964.52

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