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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.55, 85,830.96 and 44,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.55, 85,830.96 and 44,127.36 is: 60,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.55 : 85,830.96 = 44,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.55/85,830.96 = 44,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.55x = 85,830.96 × 44,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.55x = 3,787,493,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,493,671.07/62,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,823.19

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