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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,857.29, 94,285.95 and 44,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,857.29, 94,285.95 and 44,220.72 is: 66,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,857.29 : 94,285.95 = 44,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,857.29/94,285.95 = 44,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,857.29x = 94,285.95 × 44,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,857.29x = 4,169,392,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,392,594.88/62,857.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,331.09

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