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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,512.61, 86,254.08 and 37,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,512.61, 86,254.08 and 37,026.95 is: 51,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,512.61 : 86,254.08 = 37,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,512.61/86,254.08 = 37,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,512.61x = 86,254.08 × 37,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,512.61x = 3,193,725,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,725,507.46/62,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,089.30

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