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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,990.17, 86,920.12 and 38,787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,990.17, 86,920.12 and 38,787.25 is: 53,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,990.17 : 86,920.12 = 38,787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,990.17/86,920.12 = 38,787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,990.17x = 86,920.12 × 38,787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,990.17x = 3,371,392,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,392,424.47/62,990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,522.52

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