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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,295.88, 85,979.46 and 37,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,295.88, 85,979.46 and 37,147 is: 51,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,295.88 : 85,979.46 = 37,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,295.88/85,979.46 = 37,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,295.88x = 85,979.46 × 37,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,295.88x = 3,193,879,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,879,000.62/62,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,269.51

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