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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.60, 94,271.40 and 37,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.60, 94,271.40 and 37,964.40 is: 56,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.60 : 94,271.40 = 37,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.60/94,271.40 = 37,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.60x = 94,271.40 × 37,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.60x = 3,578,957,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,957,138.16/62,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,946.60

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