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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,031.06, 85,611.04 and 60,342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,031.06, 85,611.04 and 60,342.30 is: 83,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,031.06 : 85,611.04 = 60,342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,031.06/85,611.04 = 60,342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,031.06x = 85,611.04 × 60,342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,031.06x = 5,165,967,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,967,058.99/62,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,280.33

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