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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.05, 93,238.28 and 47,384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.05, 93,238.28 and 47,384.45 is: 70,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.05 : 93,238.28 = 47,384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.05/93,238.28 = 47,384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.05x = 93,238.28 × 47,384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.05x = 4,418,044,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,044,379.82/62,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,965.70

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