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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,030.19, 85,603.47 and 38,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,030.19, 85,603.47 and 38,170.83 is: 52,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,030.19 : 85,603.47 = 38,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,030.19/85,603.47 = 38,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,030.19x = 85,603.47 × 38,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,030.19x = 3,267,555,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,555,500.78/62,030.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,676.86

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