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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.28, 85,915.08 and 38,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.28, 85,915.08 and 38,359.44 is: 52,963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.28 : 85,915.08 = 38,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.28/85,915.08 = 38,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.28x = 85,915.08 × 38,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.28x = 3,295,654,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,654,356.36/62,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,963.27

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