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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,215.32, 85,804.26 and 52,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,215.32, 85,804.26 and 52,572 is: 72,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,215.32 : 85,804.26 = 52,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,215.32/85,804.26 = 52,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,215.32x = 85,804.26 × 52,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,215.32x = 4,510,901,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,901,556.72/62,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,504.68

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