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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,731.20, 94,145.10 and 36,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,731.20, 94,145.10 and 36,454.44 is: 54,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,731.20 : 94,145.10 = 36,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,731.20/94,145.10 = 36,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,731.20x = 94,145.10 × 36,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,731.20x = 3,432,006,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,006,899.24/62,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,709.73

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