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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,968.29, 94,452.32 and 43,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,968.29, 94,452.32 and 43,186.88 is: 64,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,968.29 : 94,452.32 = 43,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,968.29/94,452.32 = 43,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,968.29x = 94,452.32 × 43,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,968.29x = 4,079,100,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,100,321.37/62,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,780.23

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