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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.62, 85,480.06 and 60,632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.62, 85,480.06 and 60,632.84 is: 83,250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.62 : 85,480.06 = 60,632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.62/85,480.06 = 60,632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.62x = 85,480.06 × 60,632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.62x = 5,182,898,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,898,801.17/62,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,250.57

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