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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,235.76, 85,891.95 and 38,050.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,235.76, 85,891.95 and 38,050.87 is: 52,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,235.76 : 85,891.95 = 38,050.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,235.76/85,891.95 = 38,050.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,235.76x = 85,891.95 × 38,050.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,235.76x = 3,268,263,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,263,423.50/62,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,514.24

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