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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.12, 85,704.27 and 48,365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.12, 85,704.27 and 48,365.43 is: 66,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.12 : 85,704.27 = 48,365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.12/85,704.27 = 48,365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.12x = 85,704.27 × 48,365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.12x = 4,145,123,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,123,871.39/62,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,685.69

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