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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,006.76, 85,541.70 and 41,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,006.76, 85,541.70 and 41,315.88 is: 56,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,006.76 : 85,541.70 = 41,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,006.76/85,541.70 = 41,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,006.76x = 85,541.70 × 41,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,006.76x = 3,534,230,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,230,612.20/62,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,997.50

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