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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.61, 85,648.55 and 38,189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.61, 85,648.55 and 38,189.73 is: 52,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.61 : 85,648.55 = 38,189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.61/85,648.55 = 38,189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.61x = 85,648.55 × 38,189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.61x = 3,270,894,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,894,808.44/62,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,720.14

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