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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,341.16, 85,973.82 and 48,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,341.16, 85,973.82 and 48,731 is: 67,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,341.16 : 85,973.82 = 48,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,341.16/85,973.82 = 48,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,341.16x = 85,973.82 × 48,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,341.16x = 4,189,590,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,590,222.42/62,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,204.24

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