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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,063.18, 92,977.31 and 36,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,063.18, 92,977.31 and 36,686.72 is: 54,960.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,063.18 : 92,977.31 = 36,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,063.18/92,977.31 = 36,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,063.18x = 92,977.31 × 36,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,063.18x = 3,411,031,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,031,890.00/62,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,960.64

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