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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,916.91, 94,374.86 and 29,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,916.91, 94,374.86 and 29,618.81 is: 44,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,916.91 : 94,374.86 = 29,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,916.91/94,374.86 = 29,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,916.91x = 94,374.86 × 29,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,916.91x = 2,795,271,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,271,436.87/62,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,427.98

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