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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,467.08, 86,204.82 and 38,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,467.08, 86,204.82 and 38,588.28 is: 53,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,467.08 : 86,204.82 = 38,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,467.08/86,204.82 = 38,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,467.08x = 86,204.82 × 38,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,467.08x = 3,326,495,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,495,731.51/62,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,251.98

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