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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,968.02, 94,451.93 and 43,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,968.02, 94,451.93 and 43,186.60 is: 64,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,968.02 : 94,451.93 = 43,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,968.02/94,451.93 = 43,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,968.02x = 94,451.93 × 43,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,968.02x = 4,079,057,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,057,720.14/62,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,779.84

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