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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,249.33, 85,879.59 and 38,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,249.33, 85,879.59 and 38,334.49 is: 52,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,249.33 : 85,879.59 = 38,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,249.33/85,879.59 = 38,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,249.33x = 85,879.59 × 38,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,249.33x = 3,292,150,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,150,284.06/62,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,886.52

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