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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.72, 85,926.30 and 47,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.72, 85,926.30 and 47,945.94 is: 66,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.72 : 85,926.30 = 47,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.72/85,926.30 = 47,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.72x = 85,926.30 × 47,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.72x = 4,119,817,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,817,224.22/62,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,148.10

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