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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,169.62, 93,264.15 and 38,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,169.62, 93,264.15 and 38,958.26 is: 58,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,169.62 : 93,264.15 = 38,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,169.62/93,264.15 = 38,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,169.62x = 93,264.15 × 38,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,169.62x = 3,633,409,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,409,004.38/62,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,443.48

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