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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,041.06, 85,617.57 and 38,153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,041.06, 85,617.57 and 38,153.62 is: 52,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,041.06 : 85,617.57 = 38,153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,041.06/85,617.57 = 38,153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,041.06x = 85,617.57 × 38,153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,041.06x = 3,266,620,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,620,231.10/62,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,652.55

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