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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,239.59, 85,898.36 and 38,035.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,239.59, 85,898.36 and 38,035.57 is: 52,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,239.59 : 85,898.36 = 38,035.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,239.59/85,898.36 = 38,035.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,239.59x = 85,898.36 × 38,035.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,239.59x = 3,267,193,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,193,084.67/62,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.81

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