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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,016.41, 85,591.33 and 44,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,016.41, 85,591.33 and 44,844.54 is: 61,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,016.41 : 85,591.33 = 44,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,016.41/85,591.33 = 44,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,016.41x = 85,591.33 × 44,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,016.41x = 3,838,303,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,303,821.84/62,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,891.74

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