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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,085.24, 85,672.62 and 43,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,085.24, 85,672.62 and 43,263 is: 59,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,085.24 : 85,672.62 = 43,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,085.24/85,672.62 = 43,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,085.24x = 85,672.62 × 43,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,085.24x = 3,706,454,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,454,559.06/62,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,699.45

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