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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,708.16, 86,429.52 and 59,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,708.16, 86,429.52 and 59,755.44 is: 82,359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,708.16 : 86,429.52 = 59,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,708.16/86,429.52 = 59,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,708.16x = 86,429.52 × 59,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,708.16x = 5,164,633,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,633,996.59/62,708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,359.84

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