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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,148.16, 85,183.72 and 59,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,148.16, 85,183.72 and 59,903.76 is: 82,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,148.16 : 85,183.72 = 59,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,148.16/85,183.72 = 59,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,148.16x = 85,183.72 × 59,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,148.16x = 5,102,825,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,825,118.79/62,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,107.42

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