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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.44, 85,549.86 and 36,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.44, 85,549.86 and 36,846.12 is: 50,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.44 : 85,549.86 = 36,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.44/85,549.86 = 36,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.44x = 85,549.86 × 36,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.44x = 3,152,180,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,180,407.54/62,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,829.78

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