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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,255.02, 85,992.96 and 50,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,255.02, 85,992.96 and 50,363.21 is: 69,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,255.02 : 85,992.96 = 50,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,255.02/85,992.96 = 50,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,255.02x = 85,992.96 × 50,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,255.02x = 4,330,880,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,880,821.22/62,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,566.77

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