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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,973, 94,364.28 and 37,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,973, 94,364.28 and 37,985.28 is: 56,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,973 : 94,364.28 = 37,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,973/94,364.28 = 37,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,973x = 94,364.28 × 37,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,973x = 3,584,453,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,453,597.80/62,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,920.48

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