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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,170.12, 93,264.90 and 38,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,170.12, 93,264.90 and 38,958.76 is: 58,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,170.12 : 93,264.90 = 38,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,170.12/93,264.90 = 38,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,170.12x = 93,264.90 × 38,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,170.12x = 3,633,484,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,484,855.52/62,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,444.23

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