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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.81, 85,943.74 and 38,073.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.81, 85,943.74 and 38,073.91 is: 52,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.81 : 85,943.74 = 38,073.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.81/85,943.74 = 38,073.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.81x = 85,943.74 × 38,073.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.81x = 3,272,213,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,213,792.10/62,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,549.80

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