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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,236.76, 85,893.34 and 38,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,236.76, 85,893.34 and 38,051.88 is: 52,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,236.76 : 85,893.34 = 38,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,236.76/85,893.34 = 38,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,236.76x = 85,893.34 × 38,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,236.76x = 3,268,403,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,403,066.48/62,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,515.64

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