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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,751, 94,098.88 and 29,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,751, 94,098.88 and 29,480.52 is: 44,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,751 : 94,098.88 = 29,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,751/94,098.88 = 29,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,751x = 94,098.88 × 29,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,751x = 2,774,083,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,083,913.82/62,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,207.80

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