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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.22, 85,928.37 and 47,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.22, 85,928.37 and 47,947.44 is: 66,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.22 : 85,928.37 = 47,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.22/85,928.37 = 47,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.22x = 85,928.37 × 47,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.22x = 4,120,045,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,045,364.87/62,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,150.17

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