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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,875.04, 94,219.91 and 47,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,875.04, 94,219.91 and 47,005.62 is: 70,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,875.04 : 94,219.91 = 47,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,875.04/94,219.91 = 47,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,875.04x = 94,219.91 × 47,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,875.04x = 4,428,864,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,864,873.81/62,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,439.16

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