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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,091.36, 85,704.48 and 37,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,091.36, 85,704.48 and 37,901.52 is: 52,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,091.36 : 85,704.48 = 37,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,091.36/85,704.48 = 37,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,091.36x = 85,704.48 × 37,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,091.36x = 3,248,330,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,330,062.81/62,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,315.33

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