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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,741.52, 86,623.83 and 38,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,741.52, 86,623.83 and 38,893.50 is: 53,698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,741.52 : 86,623.83 = 38,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,741.52/86,623.83 = 38,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,741.52x = 86,623.83 × 38,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,741.52x = 3,369,103,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,103,932.11/62,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,698.16

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