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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.76, 85,930.02 and 47,205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.76, 85,930.02 and 47,205.14 is: 65,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.76 : 85,930.02 = 47,205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.76/85,930.02 = 47,205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.76x = 85,930.02 × 47,205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.76x = 4,056,338,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,338,194.65/62,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,058.84

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