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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,234.76, 85,890.57 and 38,049.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,234.76, 85,890.57 and 38,049.87 is: 52,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,234.76 : 85,890.57 = 38,049.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,234.76/85,890.57 = 38,049.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,234.76x = 85,890.57 × 38,049.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,234.76x = 3,268,125,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,125,022.73/62,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.86

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