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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,215.60, 93,323.40 and 42,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,215.60, 93,323.40 and 42,257.20 is: 63,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,215.60 : 93,323.40 = 42,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,215.60/93,323.40 = 42,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,215.60x = 93,323.40 × 42,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,215.60x = 3,943,585,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,585,578.48/62,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,385.80

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