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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.95, 85,902.39 and 40,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.95, 85,902.39 and 40,761.96 is: 56,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.95 : 85,902.39 = 40,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.95/85,902.39 = 40,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.95x = 85,902.39 × 40,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.95x = 3,501,549,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,549,462.95/62,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,234.48

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