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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.81, 85,954.38 and 45,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.81, 85,954.38 and 45,313.72 is: 62,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.81 : 85,954.38 = 45,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.81/85,954.38 = 45,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.81x = 85,954.38 × 45,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.81x = 3,894,912,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,912,708.09/62,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,585.16

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