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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,377.83, 85,991.78 and 44,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,377.83, 85,991.78 and 44,441.70 is: 61,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,377.83 : 85,991.78 = 44,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,377.83/85,991.78 = 44,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,377.83x = 85,991.78 × 44,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,377.83x = 3,821,621,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,621,103.14/62,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,265.69

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