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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,286.21, 93,308.88 and 52,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,286.21, 93,308.88 and 52,170.84 is: 78,155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,286.21 : 93,308.88 = 52,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,286.21/93,308.88 = 52,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,286.21x = 93,308.88 × 52,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,286.21x = 4,868,002,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,002,649.06/62,286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,155.38

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