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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,369.36, 86,072.84 and 38,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,369.36, 86,072.84 and 38,162.75 is: 52,666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,369.36 : 86,072.84 = 38,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,369.36/86,072.84 = 38,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,369.36x = 86,072.84 × 38,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,369.36x = 3,284,776,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,776,585.30/62,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,666.51

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