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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,574, 86,338.68 and 37,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,574, 86,338.68 and 37,088.34 is: 51,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,574 : 86,338.68 = 37,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,574/86,338.68 = 37,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,574x = 86,338.68 × 37,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,574x = 3,202,158,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,158,318.99/62,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,173.94

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