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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,358.08, 86,026.74 and 37,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,358.08, 86,026.74 and 37,193 is: 51,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,358.08 : 86,026.74 = 37,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,358.08/86,026.74 = 37,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,358.08x = 86,026.74 × 37,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,358.08x = 3,199,592,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,592,540.82/62,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,309.99

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