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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,011.94, 85,546.41 and 36,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,011.94, 85,546.41 and 36,843.62 is: 50,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,011.94 : 85,546.41 = 36,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,011.94/85,546.41 = 36,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,011.94x = 85,546.41 × 36,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,011.94x = 3,151,839,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,839,422.40/62,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,826.33

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