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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.38, 85,991.20 and 37,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.38, 85,991.20 and 37,155.50 is: 51,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.38 : 85,991.20 = 37,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.38/85,991.20 = 37,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.38x = 85,991.20 × 37,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.38x = 3,195,046,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,046,031.60/62,304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,281.24

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