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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.10, 93,316.65 and 42,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.10, 93,316.65 and 42,252.70 is: 63,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.10 : 93,316.65 = 42,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.10/93,316.65 = 42,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.10x = 93,316.65 × 42,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.10x = 3,942,880,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,880,417.46/62,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,379.05

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