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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,087.24, 85,675.38 and 43,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,087.24, 85,675.38 and 43,265 is: 59,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,087.24 : 85,675.38 = 43,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,087.24/85,675.38 = 43,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,087.24x = 85,675.38 × 43,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,087.24x = 3,706,745,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,745,315.70/62,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,702.21

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