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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.80, 85,926.60 and 38,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.80, 85,926.60 and 38,417.76 is: 52,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.80 : 85,926.60 = 38,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.80/85,926.60 = 38,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.80x = 85,926.60 × 38,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.80x = 3,301,107,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,107,496.42/62,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,987.45

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