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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.94, 85,982.64 and 45,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.94, 85,982.64 and 45,305.79 is: 62,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.94 : 85,982.64 = 45,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.94/85,982.64 = 45,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.94x = 85,982.64 × 45,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.94x = 3,895,511,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,511,431.49/62,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,500.24

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