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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,462.48, 86,184.41 and 38,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,462.48, 86,184.41 and 38,268.55 is: 52,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,462.48 : 86,184.41 = 38,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,462.48/86,184.41 = 38,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,462.48x = 86,184.41 × 38,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,462.48x = 3,298,152,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,152,319.69/62,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,802.14

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