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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,021.44, 85,591.38 and 38,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,021.44, 85,591.38 and 38,162.08 is: 52,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,021.44 : 85,591.38 = 38,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,021.44/85,591.38 = 38,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,021.44x = 85,591.38 × 38,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,021.44x = 3,266,345,090.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,345,090.87/62,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,664.77

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