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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,927.61, 94,821.69 and 52,073.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,927.61, 94,821.69 and 52,073.61 is: 78,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,927.61 : 94,821.69 = 52,073.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,927.61/94,821.69 = 52,073.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,927.61x = 94,821.69 × 52,073.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,927.61x = 4,937,707,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,707,704.60/62,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,466.47

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