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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,833.57, 94,281.10 and 29,556.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,833.57, 94,281.10 and 29,556.99 is: 44,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,833.57 : 94,281.10 = 29,556.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,833.57/94,281.10 = 29,556.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,833.57x = 94,281.10 × 29,556.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,833.57x = 2,786,665,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,665,456.00/62,833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,349.95

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