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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.98, 85,905.36 and 38,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.98, 85,905.36 and 38,392.38 is: 52,977.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.98 : 85,905.36 = 38,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.98/85,905.36 = 38,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.98x = 85,905.36 × 38,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.98x = 3,298,111,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,111,225.16/62,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,977.47

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