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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,579.94, 93,791.07 and 44,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,579.94, 93,791.07 and 44,717.55 is: 67,019.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,579.94 : 93,791.07 = 44,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,579.94/93,791.07 = 44,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,579.94x = 93,791.07 × 44,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,579.94x = 4,194,106,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,106,862.28/62,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,019.99

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