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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,263.99, 85,937.10 and 38,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,263.99, 85,937.10 and 38,069.09 is: 52,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,263.99 : 85,937.10 = 38,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,263.99/85,937.10 = 38,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,263.99x = 85,937.10 × 38,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,263.99x = 3,271,547,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,547,158.20/62,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,543.16

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