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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,968.62, 86,836.74 and 48,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,968.62, 86,836.74 and 48,605.52 is: 67,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,968.62 : 86,836.74 = 48,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,968.62/86,836.74 = 48,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,968.62x = 86,836.74 × 48,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,968.62x = 4,220,744,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,744,902.80/62,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,029.34

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