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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.80, 93,317.70 and 38,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.80, 93,317.70 and 38,851.40 is: 58,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.80 : 93,317.70 = 38,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.80/93,317.70 = 38,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.80x = 93,317.70 × 38,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.80x = 3,625,523,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,523,289.78/62,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,277.10

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