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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,719.88, 86,570.01 and 38,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,719.88, 86,570.01 and 38,832.98 is: 53,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,719.88 : 86,570.01 = 38,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,719.88/86,570.01 = 38,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,719.88x = 86,570.01 × 38,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,719.88x = 3,361,771,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,771,034.08/62,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,599.77

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