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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,412.08, 93,566.28 and 43,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,412.08, 93,566.28 and 43,638.44 is: 65,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,412.08 : 93,566.28 = 43,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,412.08/93,566.28 = 43,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,412.08x = 93,566.28 × 43,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,412.08x = 4,083,086,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,086,495.80/62,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,421.41

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