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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.52, 85,580.28 and 54,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.52, 85,580.28 and 54,103.80 is: 74,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.52 : 85,580.28 = 54,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.52/85,580.28 = 54,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.52x = 85,580.28 × 54,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.52x = 4,630,218,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,218,353.06/62,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,629.76

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