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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,533.69, 86,305.09 and 38,349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,533.69, 86,305.09 and 38,349.11 is: 52,927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,533.69 : 86,305.09 = 38,349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,533.69/86,305.09 = 38,349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,533.69x = 86,305.09 × 38,349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,533.69x = 3,309,723,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,723,389.97/62,533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,927.04

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