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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,232.22, 85,886.94 and 38,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,232.22, 85,886.94 and 38,358.28 is: 52,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,232.22 : 85,886.94 = 38,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,232.22/85,886.94 = 38,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,232.22x = 85,886.94 × 38,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,232.22x = 3,294,475,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,475,292.86/62,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,938.42

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