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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,237.84, 85,895.93 and 38,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,237.84, 85,895.93 and 38,033.82 is: 52,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,237.84 : 85,895.93 = 38,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,237.84/85,895.93 = 38,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,237.84x = 85,895.93 × 38,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,237.84x = 3,266,950,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,950,435.44/62,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,491.39

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