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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,462.62, 133,186.66 and 62,487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,462.62, 133,186.66 and 62,487.98 is: 86,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,462.62 : 133,186.66 = 62,487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,462.62/133,186.66 = 62,487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,462.62x = 133,186.66 × 62,487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,462.62x = 8,322,565,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,565,346.35/96,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,277.62

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