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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,300.41, 86,005.41 and 38,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,300.41, 86,005.41 and 38,440.24 is: 53,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,300.41 : 86,005.41 = 38,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,300.41/86,005.41 = 38,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,300.41x = 86,005.41 × 38,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,300.41x = 3,306,068,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,068,601.70/62,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,066.56

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