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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,253.14, 85,990.37 and 50,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,253.14, 85,990.37 and 50,361.33 is: 69,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,253.14 : 85,990.37 = 50,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,253.14/85,990.37 = 50,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,253.14x = 85,990.37 × 50,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,253.14x = 4,330,589,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,589,148.59/62,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,564.19

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