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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,972.16, 94,349.16 and 44,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,972.16, 94,349.16 and 44,216.52 is: 66,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,972.16 : 94,349.16 = 44,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,972.16/94,349.16 = 44,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,972.16x = 94,349.16 × 44,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,972.16x = 4,171,791,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,791,520.12/62,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,248.19

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