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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,082.24, 85,668.48 and 43,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,082.24, 85,668.48 and 43,260 is: 59,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,082.24 : 85,668.48 = 43,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,082.24/85,668.48 = 43,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,082.24x = 85,668.48 × 43,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,082.24x = 3,706,018,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,018,444.80/62,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,695.31

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