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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,003.89, 85,413.52 and 44,958.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,003.89, 85,413.52 and 44,958.05 is: 61,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,003.89 : 85,413.52 = 44,958.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,003.89/85,413.52 = 44,958.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,003.89x = 85,413.52 × 44,958.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,003.89x = 3,840,025,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,025,302.84/62,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,932.01

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