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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,726.39, 94,081.38 and 31,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,726.39, 94,081.38 and 31,124.24 is: 46,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,726.39 : 94,081.38 = 31,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,726.39/94,081.38 = 31,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,726.39x = 94,081.38 × 31,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,726.39x = 2,928,211,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,211,450.65/62,726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,682.29

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