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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,065.86, 85,570.83 and 45,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,065.86, 85,570.83 and 45,094.74 is: 62,172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,065.86 : 85,570.83 = 45,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,065.86/85,570.83 = 45,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,065.86x = 85,570.83 × 45,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,065.86x = 3,858,794,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,794,330.43/62,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,172.57

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