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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,792.64, 94,069.44 and 37,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,792.64, 94,069.44 and 37,440 is: 56,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,792.64 : 94,069.44 = 37,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,792.64/94,069.44 = 37,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,792.64x = 94,069.44 × 37,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,792.64x = 3,521,959,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,959,833.60/62,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,088.74

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