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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,166.11, 85,786.89 and 38,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,166.11, 85,786.89 and 38,007.54 is: 52,448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,166.11 : 85,786.89 = 38,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,166.11/85,786.89 = 38,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,166.11x = 85,786.89 × 38,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,166.11x = 3,260,548,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,548,653.15/62,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,448.98

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