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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.29, 94,287.45 and 44,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.29, 94,287.45 and 44,221.72 is: 66,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.29 : 94,287.45 = 44,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.29/94,287.45 = 44,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.29x = 94,287.45 × 44,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.29x = 4,169,553,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,553,213.41/62,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,332.59

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