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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.96, 85,955.34 and 39,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.96, 85,955.34 and 39,005.18 is: 53,834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.96 : 85,955.34 = 39,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.96/85,955.34 = 39,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.96x = 85,955.34 × 39,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.96x = 3,352,703,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,703,547.49/62,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,834.51

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