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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,389.71, 86,129.54 and 38,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,389.71, 86,129.54 and 38,530.22 is: 53,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,389.71 : 86,129.54 = 38,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,389.71/86,129.54 = 38,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,389.71x = 86,129.54 × 38,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,389.71x = 3,318,590,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,590,147.37/62,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,191.31

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