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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,806.21, 86,651.12 and 38,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,806.21, 86,651.12 and 38,924.17 is: 53,702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,806.21 : 86,651.12 = 38,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,806.21/86,651.12 = 38,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,806.21x = 86,651.12 × 38,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,806.21x = 3,372,822,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,822,806.25/62,806.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,702.06

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