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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,577.01, 93,799.90 and 29,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,577.01, 93,799.90 and 29,269 is: 43,872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,577.01 : 93,799.90 = 29,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,577.01/93,799.90 = 29,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,577.01x = 93,799.90 × 29,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,577.01x = 2,745,429,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,429,273.10/62,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,872.81

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