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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,237.09, 85,894.91 and 38,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,237.09, 85,894.91 and 38,033.07 is: 52,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,237.09 : 85,894.91 = 38,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,237.09/85,894.91 = 38,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,237.09x = 85,894.91 × 38,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,237.09x = 3,266,846,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,846,934.51/62,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,490.36

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