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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,029.31, 85,601.36 and 38,141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,029.31, 85,601.36 and 38,141.87 is: 52,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,029.31 : 85,601.36 = 38,141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,029.31/85,601.36 = 38,141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,029.31x = 85,601.36 × 38,141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,029.31x = 3,264,995,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,995,754.23/62,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,636.34

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