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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,440.32, 85,994.24 and 62,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,440.32, 85,994.24 and 62,250.24 is: 85,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,440.32 : 85,994.24 = 62,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,440.32/85,994.24 = 62,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,440.32x = 85,994.24 × 62,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,440.32x = 5,353,162,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,353,162,078.62/62,440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,732.46

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