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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,483.68, 93,607.80 and 30,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,483.68, 93,607.80 and 30,856.72 is: 46,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,483.68 : 93,607.80 = 30,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,483.68/93,607.80 = 30,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,483.68x = 93,607.80 × 30,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,483.68x = 2,888,429,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,429,206.38/62,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,226.94

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