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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,568.96, 86,346.92 and 38,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,568.96, 86,346.92 and 38,039.73 is: 52,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,568.96 : 86,346.92 = 38,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,568.96/86,346.92 = 38,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,568.96x = 86,346.92 × 38,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,568.96x = 3,284,613,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,613,523.13/62,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,495.89

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