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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,227.08, 85,865.73 and 38,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,227.08, 85,865.73 and 38,040.21 is: 52,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,227.08 : 85,865.73 = 38,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,227.08/85,865.73 = 38,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,227.08x = 85,865.73 × 38,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,227.08x = 3,266,350,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,350,401.00/62,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,490.82

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