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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,486.29, 93,611.73 and 30,859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,486.29, 93,611.73 and 30,859.34 is: 46,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,486.29 : 93,611.73 = 30,859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,486.29/93,611.73 = 30,859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,486.29x = 93,611.73 × 30,859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,486.29x = 2,888,796,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,796,204.06/62,486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,230.88

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