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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,148.18, 85,770.48 and 38,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,148.18, 85,770.48 and 38,288.82 is: 52,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,148.18 : 85,770.48 = 38,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,148.18/85,770.48 = 38,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,148.18x = 85,770.48 × 38,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,148.18x = 3,284,050,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,050,470.03/62,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,842.26

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