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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,422.78, 88,858.44 and 62,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,422.78, 88,858.44 and 62,255.22 is: 85,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,422.78 : 88,858.44 = 62,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,422.78/88,858.44 = 62,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,422.78x = 88,858.44 × 62,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,422.78x = 5,531,901,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,901,731.06/64,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,868.72

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