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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,872.17, 94,249.65 and 43,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,872.17, 94,249.65 and 43,160.01 is: 64,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,872.17 : 94,249.65 = 43,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,872.17/94,249.65 = 43,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,872.17x = 94,249.65 × 43,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,872.17x = 4,067,815,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,815,836.50/62,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,699.78

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