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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.38, 93,397.19 and 28,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.38, 93,397.19 and 28,966.82 is: 43,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.38 : 93,397.19 = 28,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.38/93,397.19 = 28,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.38x = 93,397.19 × 28,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.38x = 2,705,418,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,418,979.42/62,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,449.81

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