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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.72, 85,767.08 and 44,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.72, 85,767.08 and 44,006.96 is: 60,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.72 : 85,767.08 = 44,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.72/85,767.08 = 44,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.72x = 85,767.08 × 44,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.72x = 3,774,348,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,348,458.88/62,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,703.56

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