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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.44, 85,786.22 and 37,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.44, 85,786.22 and 37,959.06 is: 52,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.44 : 85,786.22 = 37,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.44/85,786.22 = 37,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.44x = 85,786.22 × 37,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.44x = 3,256,364,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,364,272.15/62,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,387.28

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