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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,371.08, 86,044.66 and 37,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,371.08, 86,044.66 and 37,206 is: 51,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,371.08 : 86,044.66 = 37,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,371.08/86,044.66 = 37,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,371.08x = 86,044.66 × 37,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,371.08x = 3,201,377,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,377,619.96/62,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,327.92

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