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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,158.69, 85,751.67 and 42,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,158.69, 85,751.67 and 42,008.23 is: 57,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,158.69 : 85,751.67 = 42,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,158.69/85,751.67 = 42,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,158.69x = 85,751.67 × 42,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,158.69x = 3,602,275,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,275,876.24/62,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,952.89

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