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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.72, 86,007.48 and 38,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.72, 86,007.48 and 38,441.84 is: 53,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.72 : 86,007.48 = 38,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.72/86,007.48 = 38,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.72x = 86,007.48 × 38,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.72x = 3,306,285,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,285,784.96/62,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.35

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