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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.89, 85,416.27 and 44,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.89, 85,416.27 and 44,960.04 is: 61,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.89 : 85,416.27 = 44,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.89/85,416.27 = 44,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.89x = 85,416.27 × 44,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.89x = 3,840,318,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,318,915.85/62,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,934.74

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