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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,368.66, 86,159.82 and 53,970.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,368.66, 86,159.82 and 53,970.58 is: 74,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,368.66 : 86,159.82 = 53,970.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,368.66/86,159.82 = 53,970.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,368.66x = 86,159.82 × 53,970.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,368.66x = 4,650,095,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,095,458.10/62,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,558.21

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