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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.60, 85,827.51 and 38,296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.60, 85,827.51 and 38,296.71 is: 52,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.60 : 85,827.51 = 38,296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.60/85,827.51 = 38,296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.60x = 85,827.51 × 38,296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.60x = 3,286,911,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,911,260.49/62,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,834.38

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