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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,069.06, 85,642.34 and 40,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,069.06, 85,642.34 and 40,590.30 is: 56,006.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,069.06 : 85,642.34 = 40,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,069.06/85,642.34 = 40,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,069.06x = 85,642.34 × 40,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,069.06x = 3,476,248,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,248,273.30/62,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,006.14

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