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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,049.61, 85,658.21 and 38,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,049.61, 85,658.21 and 38,196.73 is: 52,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,049.61 : 85,658.21 = 38,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,049.61/85,658.21 = 38,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,049.61x = 85,658.21 × 38,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,049.61x = 3,271,863,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,863,519.65/62,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,729.80

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