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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,472.08, 86,229.96 and 43,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,472.08, 86,229.96 and 43,615.28 is: 60,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,472.08 : 86,229.96 = 43,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,472.08/86,229.96 = 43,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,472.08x = 86,229.96 × 43,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,472.08x = 3,760,943,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,943,849.79/62,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,202.00

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