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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,154.43, 85,770.67 and 37,995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,154.43, 85,770.67 and 37,995.85 is: 52,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,154.43 : 85,770.67 = 37,995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,154.43/85,770.67 = 37,995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,154.43x = 85,770.67 × 37,995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,154.43x = 3,258,929,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,929,511.72/62,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,432.78

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