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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,137.76, 93,128.82 and 48,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,137.76, 93,128.82 and 48,938 is: 73,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,137.76 : 93,128.82 = 48,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,137.76/93,128.82 = 48,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,137.76x = 93,128.82 × 48,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,137.76x = 4,557,538,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,538,193.16/62,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,345.71

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