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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,825.59, 94,228.66 and 40,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,825.59, 94,228.66 and 40,795.21 is: 61,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,825.59 : 94,228.66 = 40,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,825.59/94,228.66 = 40,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,825.59x = 94,228.66 × 40,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,825.59x = 3,844,077,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,077,972.72/62,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,186.50

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