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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,864.87, 86,664.14 and 50,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,864.87, 86,664.14 and 50,005.31 is: 68,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,864.87 : 86,664.14 = 50,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,864.87/86,664.14 = 50,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,864.87x = 86,664.14 × 50,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,864.87x = 4,333,666,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,666,936.56/62,864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,936.23

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