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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,215.70, 85,823 and 43,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,215.70, 85,823 and 43,106.66 is: 59,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,215.70 : 85,823 = 43,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,215.70/85,823 = 43,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,215.70x = 85,823 × 43,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,215.70x = 3,699,542,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,542,881.18/62,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,463.17

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