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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,249.58, 85,879.94 and 38,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,249.58, 85,879.94 and 38,334.74 is: 52,886.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,249.58 : 85,879.94 = 38,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,249.58/85,879.94 = 38,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,249.58x = 85,879.94 × 38,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,249.58x = 3,292,185,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,185,171.12/62,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,886.87

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