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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.59, 85,622.24 and 36,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.59, 85,622.24 and 36,544.64 is: 50,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.59 : 85,622.24 = 36,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.59/85,622.24 = 36,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.59x = 85,622.24 × 36,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.59x = 3,129,033,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,033,463.00/62,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,436.08

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