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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.05, 85,824.72 and 44,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.05, 85,824.72 and 44,122.86 is: 60,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.05 : 85,824.72 = 44,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.05/85,824.72 = 44,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.05x = 85,824.72 × 44,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.05x = 3,786,832,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,832,105.10/62,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,816.96

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