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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.97, 85,998.61 and 49,579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.97, 85,998.61 and 49,579.49 is: 68,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.97 : 85,998.61 = 49,579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.97/85,998.61 = 49,579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.97x = 85,998.61 × 49,579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.97x = 4,263,767,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,767,501.48/62,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,436.02

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