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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,170.26, 93,282.96 and 32,581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,170.26, 93,282.96 and 32,581.06 is: 48,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,170.26 : 93,282.96 = 32,581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,170.26/93,282.96 = 32,581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,170.26x = 93,282.96 × 32,581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,170.26x = 3,039,257,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,257,716.74/62,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.04

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