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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,456.36, 86,214.66 and 37,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,456.36, 86,214.66 and 37,301 is: 51,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,456.36 : 86,214.66 = 37,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,456.36/86,214.66 = 37,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,456.36x = 86,214.66 × 37,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,456.36x = 3,215,893,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,893,032.66/62,456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,490.24

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