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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,948.10, 94,351.68 and 48,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,948.10, 94,351.68 and 48,217.44 is: 72,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,948.10 : 94,351.68 = 48,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,948.10/94,351.68 = 48,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,948.10x = 94,351.68 × 48,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,948.10x = 4,549,396,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,396,469.30/62,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,272.18

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