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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.72, 85,996.44 and 38,433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.72, 85,996.44 and 38,433.84 is: 53,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.72 : 85,996.44 = 38,433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.72/85,996.44 = 38,433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.72x = 85,996.44 × 38,433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.72x = 3,305,173,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,173,415.53/62,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,038.31

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