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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,591.16, 86,375.85 and 37,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,591.16, 86,375.85 and 37,110.10 is: 51,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,591.16 : 86,375.85 = 37,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,591.16/86,375.85 = 37,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,591.16x = 86,375.85 × 37,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,591.16x = 3,205,416,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,416,431.09/62,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,211.97

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