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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.91, 85,564.15 and 36,517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.91, 85,564.15 and 36,517.35 is: 50,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.91 : 85,564.15 = 36,517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.91/85,564.15 = 36,517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.91x = 85,564.15 × 36,517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.91x = 3,124,575,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,575,902.12/62,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,388.33

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