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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,336.64, 93,551.40 and 45,739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,336.64, 93,551.40 and 45,739.56 is: 68,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,336.64 : 93,551.40 = 45,739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,336.64/93,551.40 = 45,739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,336.64x = 93,551.40 × 45,739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,336.64x = 4,278,999,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,999,873.38/62,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,643.42

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