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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,102, 85,722.36 and 36,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,102, 85,722.36 and 36,950.96 is: 51,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,102 : 85,722.36 = 36,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,102/85,722.36 = 36,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,102x = 85,722.36 × 36,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,102x = 3,167,523,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,523,495.47/62,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,005.18

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