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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,376.06, 93,585.69 and 38,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,376.06, 93,585.69 and 38,974.62 is: 58,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,376.06 : 93,585.69 = 38,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,376.06/93,585.69 = 38,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,376.06x = 93,585.69 × 38,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,376.06x = 3,647,466,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,466,705.19/62,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,475.43

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