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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,013.69, 85,548.83 and 36,845.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,013.69, 85,548.83 and 36,845.37 is: 50,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,013.69 : 85,548.83 = 36,845.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,013.69/85,548.83 = 36,845.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,013.69x = 85,548.83 × 36,845.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,013.69x = 3,152,078,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,078,110.19/62,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,828.75

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