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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,267, 85,928.46 and 39,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,267, 85,928.46 and 39,911 is: 55,077.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,267 : 85,928.46 = 39,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,267/85,928.46 = 39,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,267x = 85,928.46 × 39,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,267x = 3,429,490,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,490,767.06/62,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,077.18

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