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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,365.08, 86,036.40 and 37,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,365.08, 86,036.40 and 37,200 is: 51,319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,365.08 : 86,036.40 = 37,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,365.08/86,036.40 = 37,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,365.08x = 86,036.40 × 37,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,365.08x = 3,200,554,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,554,080/62,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,319.65

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