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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,406.59, 86,166.20 and 38,565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,406.59, 86,166.20 and 38,565.95 is: 53,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,406.59 : 86,166.20 = 38,565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,406.59/86,166.20 = 38,565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,406.59x = 86,166.20 × 38,565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,406.59x = 3,323,081,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,081,360.89/62,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,248.89

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