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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.77, 93,416.04 and 28,534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.77, 93,416.04 and 28,534.22 is: 42,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.77 : 93,416.04 = 28,534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.77/93,416.04 = 28,534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.77x = 93,416.04 × 28,534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.77x = 2,665,553,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,553,836.89/62,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,801.05

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