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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,208, 93,141.90 and 43,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,208, 93,141.90 and 43,506.72 is: 65,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,208 : 93,141.90 = 43,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,208/93,141.90 = 43,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,208x = 93,141.90 × 43,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,208x = 4,052,298,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,298,563.57/62,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,141.12

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