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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,298.60, 86,036.22 and 48,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,298.60, 86,036.22 and 48,010.20 is: 66,303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,298.60 : 86,036.22 = 48,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,298.60/86,036.22 = 48,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,298.60x = 86,036.22 × 48,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,298.60x = 4,130,616,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,616,129.44/62,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,303.51

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