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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,427.73, 93,475.52 and 48,782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,427.73, 93,475.52 and 48,782.90 is: 73,044.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,427.73 : 93,475.52 = 48,782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,427.73/93,475.52 = 48,782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,427.73x = 93,475.52 × 48,782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,427.73x = 4,560,006,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,006,934.38/62,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,044.58

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