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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,262.63, 85,909.59 and 39,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,262.63, 85,909.59 and 39,593.43 is: 54,630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,262.63 : 85,909.59 = 39,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,262.63/85,909.59 = 39,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,262.63x = 85,909.59 × 39,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,262.63x = 3,401,455,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,455,337.99/62,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,630.77

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