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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.88, 85,982.22 and 37,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.88, 85,982.22 and 37,149 is: 51,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.88 : 85,982.22 = 37,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.88/85,982.22 = 37,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.88x = 85,982.22 × 37,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.88x = 3,194,153,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,153,490.78/62,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,272.27

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