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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,421.30, 93,437.55 and 60,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,421.30, 93,437.55 and 60,477.30 is: 90,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,421.30 : 93,437.55 = 60,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,421.30/93,437.55 = 60,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,421.30x = 93,437.55 × 60,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,421.30x = 5,650,850,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,850,742.62/62,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,527.60

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