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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,511.65, 86,266.62 and 37,019.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,511.65, 86,266.62 and 37,019.43 is: 51,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,511.65 : 86,266.62 = 37,019.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,511.65/86,266.62 = 37,019.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,511.65x = 86,266.62 × 37,019.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,511.65x = 3,193,541,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,541,100.43/62,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,087.13

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