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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.37, 85,483.84 and 60,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.37, 85,483.84 and 60,635.59 is: 83,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.37 : 85,483.84 = 60,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.37/85,483.84 = 60,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.37x = 85,483.84 × 60,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.37x = 5,183,363,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,363,073.87/62,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,254.35

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