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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,223.65, 85,865.81 and 38,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,223.65, 85,865.81 and 38,064.82 is: 52,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,223.65 : 85,865.81 = 38,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,223.65/85,865.81 = 38,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,223.65x = 85,865.81 × 38,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,223.65x = 3,268,466,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,466,488.52/62,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,527.72

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