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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,414.06, 86,147.42 and 38,527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,414.06, 86,147.42 and 38,527.01 is: 53,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,414.06 : 86,147.42 = 38,527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,414.06/86,147.42 = 38,527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,414.06x = 86,147.42 × 38,527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,414.06x = 3,319,002,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,002,536.57/62,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,177.16

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