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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,945.61, 94,282.50 and 29,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,945.61, 94,282.50 and 29,615.73 is: 44,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,945.61 : 94,282.50 = 29,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,945.61/94,282.50 = 29,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,945.61x = 94,282.50 × 29,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,945.61x = 2,792,245,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,245,063.73/62,945.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,359.65

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