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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,035.51, 85,622.78 and 37,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,035.51, 85,622.78 and 37,841.82 is: 52,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,035.51 : 85,622.78 = 37,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,035.51/85,622.78 = 37,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,035.51x = 85,622.78 × 37,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,035.51x = 3,240,121,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,121,828.66/62,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,230.12

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