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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,310.83, 85,934.68 and 38,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,310.83, 85,934.68 and 38,093.45 is: 52,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,310.83 : 85,934.68 = 38,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,310.83/85,934.68 = 38,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,310.83x = 85,934.68 × 38,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,310.83x = 3,273,548,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,548,555.45/62,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,535.79

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