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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,972.44, 86,754.16 and 43,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,972.44, 86,754.16 and 43,819.28 is: 60,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,972.44 : 86,754.16 = 43,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,972.44/86,754.16 = 43,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,972.44x = 86,754.16 × 43,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,972.44x = 3,801,504,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,504,828.20/62,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,367.75

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