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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,287.08, 85,940.10 and 37,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,287.08, 85,940.10 and 37,118.76 is: 51,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,287.08 : 85,940.10 = 37,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,287.08/85,940.10 = 37,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,287.08x = 85,940.10 × 37,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,287.08x = 3,189,989,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,989,946.28/62,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,214.31

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