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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,724.06, 94,082.58 and 45,874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,724.06, 94,082.58 and 45,874.35 is: 68,808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,724.06 : 94,082.58 = 45,874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,724.06/94,082.58 = 45,874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,724.06x = 94,082.58 × 45,874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,724.06x = 4,315,977,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,977,203.82/62,724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,808.96

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