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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,333.56, 86,016.90 and 38,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,333.56, 86,016.90 and 38,461.96 is: 53,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,333.56 : 86,016.90 = 38,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,333.56/86,016.90 = 38,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,333.56x = 86,016.90 × 38,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,333.56x = 3,308,378,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,378,567.12/62,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,075.40

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