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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.08, 85,862.97 and 38,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.08, 85,862.97 and 38,038.21 is: 52,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.08 : 85,862.97 = 38,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.08/85,862.97 = 38,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.08x = 85,862.97 × 38,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.08x = 3,266,073,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,073,684.08/62,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,488.06

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