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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.82, 93,187.19 and 48,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.82, 93,187.19 and 48,977.06 is: 73,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.82 : 93,187.19 = 48,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.82/93,187.19 = 48,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.82x = 93,187.19 × 48,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.82x = 4,564,034,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,034,595.86/62,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,404.12

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