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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,309.42, 86,017.84 and 38,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,309.42, 86,017.84 and 38,449.24 is: 53,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,309.42 : 86,017.84 = 38,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,309.42/86,017.84 = 38,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,309.42x = 86,017.84 × 38,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,309.42x = 3,307,320,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,320,574.44/62,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,078.98

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