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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.20, 85,734.96 and 36,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.20, 85,734.96 and 36,995.84 is: 51,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.20 : 85,734.96 = 36,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.20/85,734.96 = 36,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.20x = 85,734.96 × 36,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.20x = 3,171,836,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,836,862.57/62,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,034.20

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