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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,237.76, 85,894.72 and 38,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,237.76, 85,894.72 and 38,052.88 is: 52,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,237.76 : 85,894.72 = 38,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,237.76/85,894.72 = 38,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,237.76x = 85,894.72 × 38,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,237.76x = 3,268,541,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,541,472.79/62,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,517.02

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