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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,084.31, 85,682.33 and 38,224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,084.31, 85,682.33 and 38,224.95 is: 52,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,084.31 : 85,682.33 = 38,224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,084.31/85,682.33 = 38,224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,084.31x = 85,682.33 × 38,224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,084.31x = 3,275,202,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,202,780.13/62,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,754.11

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