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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,337.60, 85,936.95 and 38,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,337.60, 85,936.95 and 38,448.27 is: 53,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,337.60 : 85,936.95 = 38,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,337.60/85,936.95 = 38,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,337.60x = 85,936.95 × 38,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,337.60x = 3,304,127,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,127,056.58/62,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,003.76

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