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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.54, 85,830.19 and 42,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.54, 85,830.19 and 42,118.06 is: 58,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.54 : 85,830.19 = 42,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.54/85,830.19 = 42,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.54x = 85,830.19 × 42,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.54x = 3,615,001,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,001,092.23/62,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,055.02

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