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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,263.57, 84,281.27 and 58,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,263.57, 84,281.27 and 58,639.17 is: 80,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,263.57 : 84,281.27 = 58,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,263.57/84,281.27 = 58,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,263.57x = 84,281.27 × 58,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,263.57x = 4,942,183,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,183,426.15/61,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,670.84

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