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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.13, 93,439.52 and 28,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.13, 93,439.52 and 28,997.15 is: 43,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.13 : 93,439.52 = 28,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.13/93,439.52 = 28,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.13x = 93,439.52 × 28,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.13x = 2,709,479,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,479,632.38/62,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,522.89

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