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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,152.68, 85,768.28 and 37,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,152.68, 85,768.28 and 37,994.09 is: 52,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,152.68 : 85,768.28 = 37,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,152.68/85,768.28 = 37,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,152.68x = 85,768.28 × 37,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,152.68x = 3,258,687,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,687,773.92/62,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,430.37

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