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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,208.69, 85,846.68 and 38,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,208.69, 85,846.68 and 38,001.30 is: 52,440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,208.69 : 85,846.68 = 38,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,208.69/85,846.68 = 38,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,208.69x = 85,846.68 × 38,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,208.69x = 3,262,285,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,285,440.68/62,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,440.99

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