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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,258.63, 85,916.90 and 37,108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,258.63, 85,916.90 and 37,108.13 is: 51,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,258.63 : 85,916.90 = 37,108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,258.63/85,916.90 = 37,108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,258.63x = 85,916.90 × 37,108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,258.63x = 3,188,215,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,215,157.58/62,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,209.21

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