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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,152.26, 93,274.82 and 42,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,152.26, 93,274.82 and 42,114.24 is: 63,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,152.26 : 93,274.82 = 42,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,152.26/93,274.82 = 42,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,152.26x = 93,274.82 × 42,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,152.26x = 3,928,198,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,198,260.72/62,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,202.82

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