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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.69, 85,850.82 and 38,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.69, 85,850.82 and 38,004.30 is: 52,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.69 : 85,850.82 = 38,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.69/85,850.82 = 38,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.69x = 85,850.82 × 38,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.69x = 3,262,700,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,700,318.53/62,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,445.13

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