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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,991, 94,455.72 and 29,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,991, 94,455.72 and 29,682.72 is: 44,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,991 : 94,455.72 = 29,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,991/94,455.72 = 29,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,991x = 94,455.72 × 29,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,991x = 2,803,702,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,702,689.16/62,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,509.58

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