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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.90, 87,287.50 and 62,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.90, 87,287.50 and 62,264.90 is: 87,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.90 : 87,287.50 = 62,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.90/87,287.50 = 62,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.90x = 87,287.50 × 62,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.90x = 5,434,947,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,947,458.75/62,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,287.50

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