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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,311.46, 85,935.54 and 38,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,311.46, 85,935.54 and 38,094.08 is: 52,536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,311.46 : 85,935.54 = 38,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,311.46/85,935.54 = 38,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,311.46x = 85,935.54 × 38,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,311.46x = 3,273,635,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,635,335.60/62,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,536.65

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