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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.26, 85,951.57 and 39,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.26, 85,951.57 and 39,002.47 is: 53,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.26 : 85,951.57 = 39,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.26/85,951.57 = 39,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.26x = 85,951.57 × 39,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.26x = 3,352,323,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,323,530.38/62,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,830.75

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