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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,443.14, 93,647.61 and 29,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,443.14, 93,647.61 and 29,130.18 is: 43,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,443.14 : 93,647.61 = 29,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,443.14/93,647.61 = 29,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,443.14x = 93,647.61 × 29,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,443.14x = 2,727,971,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,971,735.87/62,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,687.29

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