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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,333.75, 86,026.80 and 37,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,333.75, 86,026.80 and 37,183.25 is: 51,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,333.75 : 86,026.80 = 37,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,333.75/86,026.80 = 37,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,333.75x = 86,026.80 × 37,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,333.75x = 3,198,756,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,756,011.10/62,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,316.60

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