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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,534.13, 86,372.85 and 45,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,534.13, 86,372.85 and 45,511.38 is: 62,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,534.13 : 86,372.85 = 45,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,534.13/86,372.85 = 45,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,534.13x = 86,372.85 × 45,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,534.13x = 3,930,947,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,947,598.03/62,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,860.83

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