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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,142.12, 85,756.32 and 36,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,142.12, 85,756.32 and 36,990 is: 51,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,142.12 : 85,756.32 = 36,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,142.12/85,756.32 = 36,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,142.12x = 85,756.32 × 36,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,142.12x = 3,172,126,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,126,276.80/62,142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,046.32

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