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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,088.24, 85,676.76 and 43,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,088.24, 85,676.76 and 43,266 is: 59,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,088.24 : 85,676.76 = 43,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,088.24/85,676.76 = 43,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,088.24x = 85,676.76 × 43,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,088.24x = 3,706,890,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,890,698.16/62,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,703.59

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