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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,063.23, 127,594.89 and 38,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,063.23, 127,594.89 and 38,261.43 is: 57,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,063.23 : 127,594.89 = 38,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,063.23/127,594.89 = 38,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,063.23x = 127,594.89 × 38,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,063.23x = 4,881,962,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,962,952.09/85,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,392.17

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