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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,184.52, 85,774.98 and 50,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,184.52, 85,774.98 and 50,870.44 is: 70,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,184.52 : 85,774.98 = 50,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,184.52/85,774.98 = 50,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,184.52x = 85,774.98 × 50,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,184.52x = 4,363,410,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,410,973.59/62,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,168.77

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