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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,063.71, 85,654.22 and 36,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,063.71, 85,654.22 and 36,577.97 is: 50,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,063.71 : 85,654.22 = 36,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,063.71/85,654.22 = 36,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,063.71x = 85,654.22 × 36,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,063.71x = 3,133,057,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,057,489.53/62,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,481.31

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