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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.91, 85,868.91 and 38,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.91, 85,868.91 and 38,067.08 is: 52,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.91 : 85,868.91 = 38,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.91/85,868.91 = 38,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.91x = 85,868.91 × 38,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.91x = 3,268,778,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,778,237.14/62,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,530.82

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