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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,473.48, 86,250.90 and 38,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,473.48, 86,250.90 and 38,632.12 is: 53,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,473.48 : 86,250.90 = 38,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,473.48/86,250.90 = 38,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,473.48x = 86,250.90 × 38,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,473.48x = 3,332,055,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,055,118.91/62,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,335.51

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