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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,381.07, 86,061.45 and 38,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,381.07, 86,061.45 and 38,466.24 is: 53,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,381.07 : 86,061.45 = 38,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,381.07/86,061.45 = 38,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,381.07x = 86,061.45 × 38,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,381.07x = 3,310,460,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,460,390.45/62,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,068.35

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