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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,250.58, 85,881.32 and 38,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,250.58, 85,881.32 and 38,335.74 is: 52,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,250.58 : 85,881.32 = 38,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,250.58/85,881.32 = 38,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,250.58x = 85,881.32 × 38,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,250.58x = 3,292,323,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,323,954.38/62,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,888.25

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