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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,095.16, 85,768.26 and 45,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,095.16, 85,768.26 and 45,072.20 is: 62,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,095.16 : 85,768.26 = 45,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,095.16/85,768.26 = 45,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,095.16x = 85,768.26 × 45,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,095.16x = 3,865,764,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,764,168.37/62,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,255.48

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