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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,252.72, 93,221.38 and 38,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,252.72, 93,221.38 and 38,606.44 is: 57,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,252.72 : 93,221.38 = 38,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,252.72/93,221.38 = 38,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,252.72x = 93,221.38 × 38,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,252.72x = 3,598,945,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,945,613.69/62,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,811.86

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