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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,357.36, 86,038.92 and 37,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,357.36, 86,038.92 and 37,202 is: 51,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,357.36 : 86,038.92 = 37,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,357.36/86,038.92 = 37,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,357.36x = 86,038.92 × 37,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,357.36x = 3,200,819,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,819,901.84/62,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,330.27

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