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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,183.82, 93,197.70 and 48,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,183.82, 93,197.70 and 48,984.06 is: 73,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,183.82 : 93,197.70 = 48,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,183.82/93,197.70 = 48,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,183.82x = 93,197.70 × 48,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,183.82x = 4,565,201,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,201,728.66/62,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,414.62

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