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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.33, 85,876.84 and 38,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.33, 85,876.84 and 38,332.49 is: 52,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.33 : 85,876.84 = 38,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.33/85,876.84 = 38,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.33x = 85,876.84 × 38,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.33x = 3,291,872,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,872,489.48/62,247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,883.75

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