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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.85, 86,029.26 and 38,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.85, 86,029.26 and 38,161.98 is: 52,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.85 : 86,029.26 = 38,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.85/86,029.26 = 38,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.85x = 86,029.26 × 38,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.85x = 3,283,046,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,046,708.72/62,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,646.80

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