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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,217.63, 93,267.33 and 39,665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,217.63, 93,267.33 and 39,665.01 is: 59,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,217.63 : 93,267.33 = 39,665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,217.63/93,267.33 = 39,665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,217.63x = 93,267.33 × 39,665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,217.63x = 3,699,449,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,449,577.12/62,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,459.83

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