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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,034.39, 85,610.16 and 38,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,034.39, 85,610.16 and 38,169 is: 52,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,034.39 : 85,610.16 = 38,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,034.39/85,610.16 = 38,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,034.39x = 85,610.16 × 38,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,034.39x = 3,267,654,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,654,197.04/62,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,674.88

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