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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,949.54, 94,377.13 and 37,983.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,949.54, 94,377.13 and 37,983.69 is: 56,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,949.54 : 94,377.13 = 37,983.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,949.54/94,377.13 = 37,983.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,949.54x = 94,377.13 × 37,983.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,949.54x = 3,584,791,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,791,649.01/62,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,947.07

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