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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,406.08, 86,092.96 and 37,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,406.08, 86,092.96 and 37,241 is: 51,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,406.08 : 86,092.96 = 37,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,406.08/86,092.96 = 37,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,406.08x = 86,092.96 × 37,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,406.08x = 3,206,187,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,187,923.36/62,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,376.21

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