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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.09, 85,846.58 and 41,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.09, 85,846.58 and 41,014.45 is: 56,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.09 : 85,846.58 = 41,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.09/85,846.58 = 41,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.09x = 85,846.58 × 41,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.09x = 3,520,950,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,950,549.83/62,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,541.39

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