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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,529.71, 86,299.36 and 37,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,529.71, 86,299.36 and 37,034.08 is: 51,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,529.71 : 86,299.36 = 37,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,529.71/86,299.36 = 37,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,529.71x = 86,299.36 × 37,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,529.71x = 3,196,017,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,017,093.86/62,529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,111.98

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