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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.44, 85,598.28 and 38,167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.44, 85,598.28 and 38,167.08 is: 52,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.44 : 85,598.28 = 38,167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.44/85,598.28 = 38,167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.44x = 85,598.28 × 38,167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.44x = 3,267,036,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,036,400.62/62,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,671.67

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