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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,531.69, 86,302.33 and 38,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,531.69, 86,302.33 and 38,347.11 is: 52,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,531.69 : 86,302.33 = 38,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,531.69/86,302.33 = 38,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,531.69x = 86,302.33 × 38,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,531.69x = 3,309,444,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,444,845.90/62,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,924.29

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