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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,016.47, 92,907.64 and 36,640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,016.47, 92,907.64 and 36,640.26 is: 54,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,016.47 : 92,907.64 = 36,640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,016.47/92,907.64 = 36,640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,016.47x = 92,907.64 × 36,640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,016.47x = 3,404,160,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,160,461.39/62,016.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,891.23

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