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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,573.11, 86,177.59 and 54,072.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,573.11, 86,177.59 and 54,072.43 is: 74,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,573.11 : 86,177.59 = 54,072.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,573.11/86,177.59 = 54,072.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,573.11x = 86,177.59 × 54,072.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,573.11x = 4,659,831,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,831,352.22/62,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,470.19

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