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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,878.44, 94,259.04 and 43,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,878.44, 94,259.04 and 43,166.28 is: 64,709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,878.44 : 94,259.04 = 43,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,878.44/94,259.04 = 43,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,878.44x = 94,259.04 × 43,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,878.44x = 4,068,812,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,812,113.17/62,878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,709.18

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