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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.84, 85,960.62 and 39,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.84, 85,960.62 and 39,009.02 is: 53,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.84 : 85,960.62 = 39,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.84/85,960.62 = 39,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.84x = 85,960.62 × 39,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.84x = 3,353,239,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,239,544.79/62,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,839.76

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