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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.56, 85,618.92 and 36,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.56, 85,618.92 and 36,876 is: 50,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.56 : 85,618.92 = 36,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.56/85,618.92 = 36,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.56x = 85,618.92 × 36,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.56x = 3,157,283,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,283,293.92/62,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,902.12

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