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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,155.64, 93,314.76 and 36,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,155.64, 93,314.76 and 36,901.26 is: 55,400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,155.64 : 93,314.76 = 36,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,155.64/93,314.76 = 36,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,155.64x = 93,314.76 × 36,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,155.64x = 3,443,431,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,431,754.02/62,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,400.15

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