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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,099.97, 85,709.14 and 36,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,099.97, 85,709.14 and 36,604.82 is: 50,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,099.97 : 85,709.14 = 36,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,099.97/85,709.14 = 36,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,099.97x = 85,709.14 × 36,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,099.97x = 3,137,367,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,367,764.82/62,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,521.25

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