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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.13, 85,888.20 and 38,359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.13, 85,888.20 and 38,359.19 is: 52,939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.13 : 85,888.20 = 38,359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.13/85,888.20 = 38,359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.13x = 85,888.20 × 38,359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.13x = 3,294,601,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,601,353.12/62,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,939.67

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