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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,337.06, 86,021.73 and 38,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,337.06, 86,021.73 and 38,465.46 is: 53,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,337.06 : 86,021.73 = 38,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,337.06/86,021.73 = 38,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,337.06x = 86,021.73 × 38,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,337.06x = 3,308,865,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,865,414.45/62,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,080.23

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