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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,337.16, 85,968.30 and 48,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,337.16, 85,968.30 and 48,727 is: 67,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,337.16 : 85,968.30 = 48,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,337.16/85,968.30 = 48,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,337.16x = 85,968.30 × 48,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,337.16x = 4,188,977,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,977,354.10/62,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,198.72

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