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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,961.54, 86,901.72 and 39,106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,961.54, 86,901.72 and 39,106.26 is: 53,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,961.54 : 86,901.72 = 39,106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,961.54/86,901.72 = 39,106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,961.54x = 86,901.72 × 39,106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,961.54x = 3,398,401,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,401,256.77/62,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,975.83

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