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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,405.59, 86,164.82 and 38,564.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,405.59, 86,164.82 and 38,564.95 is: 53,247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,405.59 : 86,164.82 = 38,564.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,405.59/86,164.82 = 38,564.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,405.59x = 86,164.82 × 38,564.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,405.59x = 3,322,941,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,941,782.23/62,405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,247.50

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