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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264, 85,917.78 and 38,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264, 85,917.78 and 38,401.40 is: 52,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264 : 85,917.78 = 38,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264/85,917.78 = 38,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264x = 85,917.78 × 38,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264x = 3,299,363,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,363,036.89/62,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,989.90

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