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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,197.54, 85,834.35 and 38,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,197.54, 85,834.35 and 38,002.43 is: 52,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,197.54 : 85,834.35 = 38,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,197.54/85,834.35 = 38,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,197.54x = 85,834.35 × 38,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,197.54x = 3,261,914,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,914,092.06/62,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,444.43

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