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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.97, 94,355.28 and 37,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.97, 94,355.28 and 37,979.28 is: 56,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.97 : 94,355.28 = 37,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.97/94,355.28 = 37,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.97x = 94,355.28 × 37,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.97x = 3,583,545,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,545,598.60/62,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,911.51

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