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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.41, 86,004.03 and 38,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.41, 86,004.03 and 38,439.24 is: 53,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.41 : 86,004.03 = 38,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.41/86,004.03 = 38,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.41x = 86,004.03 × 38,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.41x = 3,305,929,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,929,550.14/62,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,065.18

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