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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.40, 87,286.80 and 62,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.40, 87,286.80 and 62,264.40 is: 87,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.40 : 87,286.80 = 62,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.40/87,286.80 = 62,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.40x = 87,286.80 × 62,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.40x = 5,434,860,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,860,229.92/62,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,286.80

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