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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,367.96, 85,966.68 and 48,732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,367.96, 85,966.68 and 48,732.18 is: 67,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,367.96 : 85,966.68 = 48,732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,367.96/85,966.68 = 48,732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,367.96x = 85,966.68 × 48,732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,367.96x = 4,189,343,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,343,723.76/62,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,171.41

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