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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.08, 85,903.94 and 40,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.08, 85,903.94 and 40,763.09 is: 56,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.08 : 85,903.94 = 40,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.08/85,903.94 = 40,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.08x = 85,903.94 × 40,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.08x = 3,501,710,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,710,354.24/62,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,236.05

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