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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,292.26, 85,950.18 and 39,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,292.26, 85,950.18 and 39,623 is: 54,671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,292.26 : 85,950.18 = 39,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,292.26/85,950.18 = 39,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,292.26x = 85,950.18 × 39,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,292.26x = 3,405,603,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,603,982.14/62,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,671.38

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