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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,166.76, 85,764.45 and 43,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,166.76, 85,764.45 and 43,314.82 is: 59,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,166.76 : 85,764.45 = 43,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,166.76/85,764.45 = 43,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,166.76x = 85,764.45 × 43,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,166.76x = 3,714,871,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,871,714.15/62,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,756.56

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