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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,269.81, 85,945.12 and 38,074.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,269.81, 85,945.12 and 38,074.91 is: 52,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,269.81 : 85,945.12 = 38,074.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,269.81/85,945.12 = 38,074.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,269.81x = 85,945.12 × 38,074.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,269.81x = 3,272,352,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,352,708.94/62,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,551.19

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