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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.58, 93,364.96 and 38,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.58, 93,364.96 and 38,244.62 is: 57,375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.58 : 93,364.96 = 38,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.58/93,364.96 = 38,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.58x = 93,364.96 × 38,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.58x = 3,570,707,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,707,416.52/62,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,375.90

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