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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,116.76, 85,618.53 and 43,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,116.76, 85,618.53 and 43,944 is: 60,570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,116.76 : 85,618.53 = 43,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,116.76/85,618.53 = 43,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,116.76x = 85,618.53 × 43,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,116.76x = 3,762,420,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,420,682.32/62,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,570.14

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