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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,007.20, 86,965.60 and 62,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,007.20, 86,965.60 and 62,007.20 is: 86,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,007.20 : 86,965.60 = 62,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,007.20/86,965.60 = 62,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,007.20x = 86,965.60 × 62,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,007.20x = 5,392,493,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,493,352.32/62,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,965.60

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