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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.44, 86,746.98 and 37,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.44, 86,746.98 and 37,703.08 is: 52,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.44 : 86,746.98 = 37,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.44/86,746.98 = 37,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.44x = 86,746.98 × 37,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.44x = 3,270,628,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,628,326.70/62,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,031.65

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