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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,029.67, 85,564.50 and 39,022.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,029.67, 85,564.50 and 39,022.91 is: 53,828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,029.67 : 85,564.50 = 39,022.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,029.67/85,564.50 = 39,022.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,029.67x = 85,564.50 × 39,022.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,029.67x = 3,338,975,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,975,782.70/62,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,828.69

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