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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,043.06, 85,620.33 and 38,155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,043.06, 85,620.33 and 38,155.62 is: 52,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,043.06 : 85,620.33 = 38,155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,043.06/85,620.33 = 38,155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,043.06x = 85,620.33 × 38,155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,043.06x = 3,266,896,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,896,775.75/62,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,655.31

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