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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.56, 85,850.94 and 38,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.56, 85,850.94 and 38,014.44 is: 52,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.56 : 85,850.94 = 38,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.56/85,850.94 = 38,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.56x = 85,850.94 × 38,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.56x = 3,263,575,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,575,407.57/62,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.99

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