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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,140.39, 93,291.91 and 36,886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,140.39, 93,291.91 and 36,886.01 is: 55,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,140.39 : 93,291.91 = 36,886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,140.39/93,291.91 = 36,886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,140.39x = 93,291.91 × 36,886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,140.39x = 3,441,165,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,165,766.50/62,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,377.28

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