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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,427.70, 108,511.95 and 62,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,427.70, 108,511.95 and 62,059.70 is: 92,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,427.70 : 108,511.95 = 62,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,427.70/108,511.95 = 62,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,427.70x = 108,511.95 × 62,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,427.70x = 6,734,219,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,219,063.42/72,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,978.50

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