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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,032.08, 85,604.82 and 36,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,032.08, 85,604.82 and 36,876.72 is: 50,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,032.08 : 85,604.82 = 36,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,032.08/85,604.82 = 36,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,032.08x = 85,604.82 × 36,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,032.08x = 3,156,824,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,824,977.79/62,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,890.20

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