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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,169.12, 93,263.40 and 38,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,169.12, 93,263.40 and 38,957.76 is: 58,442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,169.12 : 93,263.40 = 38,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,169.12/93,263.40 = 38,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,169.12x = 93,263.40 × 38,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,169.12x = 3,633,333,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,333,153.98/62,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,442.73

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