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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,734.23, 94,086.99 and 37,440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,734.23, 94,086.99 and 37,440.89 is: 56,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,734.23 : 94,086.99 = 37,440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,734.23/94,086.99 = 37,440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,734.23x = 94,086.99 × 37,440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,734.23x = 3,522,700,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,700,172.59/62,734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,152.76

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