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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.81, 85,889.31 and 38,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.81, 85,889.31 and 38,048.96 is: 52,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.81 : 85,889.31 = 38,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.81/85,889.31 = 38,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.81x = 85,889.31 × 38,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.81x = 3,267,998,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,998,920.62/62,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,511.63

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