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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,591.66, 86,376.54 and 37,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,591.66, 86,376.54 and 37,110.60 is: 51,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,591.66 : 86,376.54 = 37,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,591.66/86,376.54 = 37,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,591.66x = 86,376.54 × 37,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,591.66x = 3,205,485,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,485,225.32/62,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,212.66

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