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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,366.87, 86,069.40 and 38,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,366.87, 86,069.40 and 38,160.26 is: 52,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,366.87 : 86,069.40 = 38,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,366.87/86,069.40 = 38,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,366.87x = 86,069.40 × 38,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,366.87x = 3,284,430,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,430,060.90/62,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,663.06

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