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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,579.01, 93,802.91 and 29,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,579.01, 93,802.91 and 29,271 is: 43,875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,579.01 : 93,802.91 = 29,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,579.01/93,802.91 = 29,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,579.01x = 93,802.91 × 29,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,579.01x = 2,745,704,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,704,832.26/62,579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,875.81

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