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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,296.88, 85,980.84 and 37,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,296.88, 85,980.84 and 37,148 is: 51,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,296.88 : 85,980.84 = 37,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,296.88/85,980.84 = 37,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,296.88x = 85,980.84 × 37,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,296.88x = 3,194,016,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,016,244.32/62,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,270.89

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