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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,218.63, 93,268.83 and 39,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,218.63, 93,268.83 and 39,666.01 is: 59,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,218.63 : 93,268.83 = 39,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,218.63/93,268.83 = 39,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,218.63x = 93,268.83 × 39,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,218.63x = 3,699,602,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,602,343.47/62,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,461.33

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