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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.57, 85,569.84 and 39,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.57, 85,569.84 and 39,026.79 is: 53,834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.57 : 85,569.84 = 39,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.57/85,569.84 = 39,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.57x = 85,569.84 × 39,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.57x = 3,339,516,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,516,176.01/62,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,834.02

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