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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,285.86, 85,916.04 and 44,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,285.86, 85,916.04 and 44,386.60 is: 61,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,285.86 : 85,916.04 = 44,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,285.86/85,916.04 = 44,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,285.86x = 85,916.04 × 44,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,285.86x = 3,813,520,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,520,901.06/62,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,226.11

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