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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,137, 93,122.16 and 30,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,137, 93,122.16 and 30,498.76 is: 45,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,137 : 93,122.16 = 30,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,137/93,122.16 = 30,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,137x = 93,122.16 × 30,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,137x = 2,840,110,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,110,408.52/62,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,707.23

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