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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,168.76, 85,767.21 and 43,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,168.76, 85,767.21 and 43,316.82 is: 59,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,168.76 : 85,767.21 = 43,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,168.76/85,767.21 = 43,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,168.76x = 85,767.21 × 43,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,168.76x = 3,715,162,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,162,797.47/62,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,759.32

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