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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,187.62, 85,731.96 and 52,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,187.62, 85,731.96 and 52,588.94 is: 72,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,187.62 : 85,731.96 = 52,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,187.62/85,731.96 = 52,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,187.62x = 85,731.96 × 52,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,187.62x = 4,508,553,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,553,114.85/62,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,499.21

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