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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,979, 94,357.08 and 59,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,979, 94,357.08 and 59,232.72 is: 88,744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,979 : 94,357.08 = 59,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,979/94,357.08 = 59,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,979x = 94,357.08 × 59,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,979x = 5,589,026,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589,026,499.66/62,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,744.29

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