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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,011.40, 86,932.60 and 62,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,011.40, 86,932.60 and 62,011.40 is: 86,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,011.40 : 86,932.60 = 62,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,011.40/86,932.60 = 62,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,011.40x = 86,932.60 × 62,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,011.40x = 5,390,812,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,812,231.64/62,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,932.60

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