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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.12, 85,479.38 and 60,632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.12, 85,479.38 and 60,632.34 is: 83,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.12 : 85,479.38 = 60,632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.12/85,479.38 = 60,632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.12x = 85,479.38 × 60,632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.12x = 5,182,814,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,814,527.99/62,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,249.88

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