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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,732, 94,098.14 and 44,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,732, 94,098.14 and 44,095.44 is: 66,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,732 : 94,098.14 = 44,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,732/94,098.14 = 44,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,732x = 94,098.14 × 44,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,732x = 4,149,298,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,298,415.99/62,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,143.25

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