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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,022.36, 85,591.44 and 36,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,022.36, 85,591.44 and 36,867 is: 50,876.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,022.36 : 85,591.44 = 36,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,022.36/85,591.44 = 36,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,022.36x = 85,591.44 × 36,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,022.36x = 3,155,499,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,499,618.48/62,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,876.81

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