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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.08, 85,916.64 and 37,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.08, 85,916.64 and 37,101.76 is: 51,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.08 : 85,916.64 = 37,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.08/85,916.64 = 37,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.08x = 85,916.64 × 37,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.08x = 3,187,658,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,658,557.29/62,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,190.85

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