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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,079, 85,654.08 and 36,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,079, 85,654.08 and 36,586.38 is: 50,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,079 : 85,654.08 = 36,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,079/85,654.08 = 36,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,079x = 85,654.08 × 36,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,079x = 3,133,772,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,772,719.43/62,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,480.40

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