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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,311.28, 93,372.35 and 45,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,311.28, 93,372.35 and 45,682.38 is: 68,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,311.28 : 93,372.35 = 45,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,311.28/93,372.35 = 45,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,311.28x = 93,372.35 × 45,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,311.28x = 4,265,470,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,470,945.78/62,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,454.24

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