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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,367.58, 86,042.84 and 38,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,367.58, 86,042.84 and 38,452.74 is: 53,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,367.58 : 86,042.84 = 38,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,367.58/86,042.84 = 38,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,367.58x = 86,042.84 × 38,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,367.58x = 3,308,582,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,582,440.46/62,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.72

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