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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.56, 85,628.58 and 36,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.56, 85,628.58 and 36,883 is: 50,911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.56 : 85,628.58 = 36,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.56/85,628.58 = 36,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.56x = 85,628.58 × 36,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.56x = 3,158,238,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,238,916.14/62,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,911.78

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