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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,335, 93,529.92 and 32,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,335, 93,529.92 and 32,746 is: 49,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,335 : 93,529.92 = 32,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,335/93,529.92 = 32,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,335x = 93,529.92 × 32,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,335x = 3,062,730,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,730,760.32/62,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,133.40

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