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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,034, 85,570.44 and 36,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,034, 85,570.44 and 36,882 is: 50,875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,034 : 85,570.44 = 36,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,034/85,570.44 = 36,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,034x = 85,570.44 × 36,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,034x = 3,156,008,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,008,968.08/62,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,875.47

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