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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.08, 85,905.78 and 37,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.08, 85,905.78 and 37,110.92 is: 51,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.08 : 85,905.78 = 37,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.08/85,905.78 = 37,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.08x = 85,905.78 × 37,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.08x = 3,188,042,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,042,529.12/62,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,206.07

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