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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,457.80, 93,729.90 and 44,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,457.80, 93,729.90 and 44,940.20 is: 67,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,457.80 : 93,729.90 = 44,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,457.80/93,729.90 = 44,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,457.80x = 93,729.90 × 44,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,457.80x = 4,212,240,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,240,451.98/62,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,441.38

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