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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,369.09, 86,044.91 and 38,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,369.09, 86,044.91 and 38,454.24 is: 53,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,369.09 : 86,044.91 = 38,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,369.09/86,044.91 = 38,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,369.09x = 86,044.91 × 38,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,369.09x = 3,308,791,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,791,427.65/62,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,051.79

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