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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,344.08, 86,007.42 and 37,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,344.08, 86,007.42 and 37,179 is: 51,290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,344.08 : 86,007.42 = 37,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,344.08/86,007.42 = 37,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,344.08x = 86,007.42 × 37,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,344.08x = 3,197,669,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,669,868.18/62,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,290.67

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