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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,318.70, 85,999.20 and 38,435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,318.70, 85,999.20 and 38,435.82 is: 53,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,318.70 : 85,999.20 = 38,435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,318.70/85,999.20 = 38,435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,318.70x = 85,999.20 × 38,435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,318.70x = 3,305,449,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,449,771.34/62,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,041.06

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