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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,333.63, 86,026.63 and 37,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,333.63, 86,026.63 and 37,183.13 is: 51,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,333.63 : 86,026.63 = 37,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,333.63/86,026.63 = 37,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,333.63x = 86,026.63 × 37,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,333.63x = 3,198,738,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,738,936.62/62,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,316.43

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