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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.57, 85,862.61 and 43,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.57, 85,862.61 and 43,119.06 is: 59,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.57 : 85,862.61 = 43,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.57/85,862.61 = 43,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.57x = 85,862.61 × 43,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.57x = 3,702,315,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,315,032.35/62,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,511.68

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