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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,189.55, 85,806.27 and 37,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,189.55, 85,806.27 and 37,984.32 is: 52,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,189.55 : 85,806.27 = 37,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,189.55/85,806.27 = 37,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,189.55x = 85,806.27 × 37,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,189.55x = 3,259,292,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,292,817.69/62,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,409.01

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