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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,544.62, 86,303.67 and 49,830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,544.62, 86,303.67 and 49,830.05 is: 68,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,544.62 : 86,303.67 = 49,830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,544.62/86,303.67 = 49,830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,544.62x = 86,303.67 × 49,830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,544.62x = 4,300,516,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,516,191.28/62,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,759.17

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