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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.88, 85,944.96 and 37,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.88, 85,944.96 and 37,122 is: 51,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.88 : 85,944.96 = 37,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.88/85,944.96 = 37,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.88x = 85,944.96 × 37,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.88x = 3,190,448,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,448,805.12/62,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,235.00

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