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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,086.61, 85,709.27 and 38,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,086.61, 85,709.27 and 38,233.73 is: 52,780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,086.61 : 85,709.27 = 38,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,086.61/85,709.27 = 38,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,086.61x = 85,709.27 × 38,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,086.61x = 3,276,985,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,985,087.68/62,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,780.87

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