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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,305.42, 86,012.32 and 38,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,305.42, 86,012.32 and 38,445.24 is: 53,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,305.42 : 86,012.32 = 38,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,305.42/86,012.32 = 38,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,305.42x = 86,012.32 × 38,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,305.42x = 3,306,764,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,764,285.36/62,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,073.46

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