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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,808, 93,994.76 and 38,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,808, 93,994.76 and 38,782.44 is: 58,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,808 : 93,994.76 = 38,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,808/93,994.76 = 38,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,808x = 93,994.76 × 38,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,808x = 3,645,346,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,346,140.01/62,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,039.52

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