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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.62, 85,477.32 and 60,630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.62, 85,477.32 and 60,630.84 is: 83,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.62 : 85,477.32 = 60,630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.62/85,477.32 = 60,630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.62x = 85,477.32 × 60,630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.62x = 5,182,561,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,561,712.55/62,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,247.83

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