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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,004.64, 85,584.72 and 36,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,004.64, 85,584.72 and 36,870.88 is: 50,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004.64 : 85,584.72 = 36,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004.64/85,584.72 = 36,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004.64x = 85,584.72 × 36,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004.64x = 3,155,583,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,583,940.95/62,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,892.71

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