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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.80, 85,584.48 and 36,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.80, 85,584.48 and 36,853.44 is: 50,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.80 : 85,584.48 = 36,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.80/85,584.48 = 36,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.80x = 85,584.48 × 36,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.80x = 3,154,082,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,082,498.61/62,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,865.08

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