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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.76, 86,007.48 and 38,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.76, 86,007.48 and 38,441.88 is: 53,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.76 : 86,007.48 = 38,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.76/86,007.48 = 38,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.76x = 86,007.48 × 38,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.76x = 3,306,289,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,289,225.26/62,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.37

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