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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,001.26, 92,998.56 and 36,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,001.26, 92,998.56 and 36,369.86 is: 54,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,001.26 : 92,998.56 = 36,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,001.26/92,998.56 = 36,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,001.26x = 92,998.56 × 36,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,001.26x = 3,382,344,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,344,607.40/62,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,552.84

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