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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,625.64, 86,432.28 and 38,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,625.64, 86,432.28 and 38,760 is: 53,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,625.64 : 86,432.28 = 38,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,625.64/86,432.28 = 38,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,625.64x = 86,432.28 × 38,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,625.64x = 3,350,115,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,115,172.80/62,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,494.31

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