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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,028.67, 85,563.12 and 39,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,028.67, 85,563.12 and 39,021.91 is: 53,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,028.67 : 85,563.12 = 39,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,028.67/85,563.12 = 39,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,028.67x = 85,563.12 × 39,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,028.67x = 3,338,836,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,836,367.96/62,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,827.31

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