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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,369.71, 86,045.77 and 38,454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,369.71, 86,045.77 and 38,454.87 is: 53,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,369.71 : 86,045.77 = 38,454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,369.71/86,045.77 = 38,454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,369.71x = 86,045.77 × 38,454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,369.71x = 3,308,878,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,878,899.40/62,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,052.66

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