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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,604.20, 94,136.70 and 52,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,604.20, 94,136.70 and 52,466.60 is: 78,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,604.20 : 94,136.70 = 52,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,604.20/94,136.70 = 52,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,604.20x = 94,136.70 × 52,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,604.20x = 4,939,032,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,032,584.22/62,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,892.99

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