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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.23, 85,751.13 and 36,648.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.23, 85,751.13 and 36,648.19 is: 50,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.23 : 85,751.13 = 36,648.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.23/85,751.13 = 36,648.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.23x = 85,751.13 × 36,648.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.23x = 3,142,623,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,623,704.95/62,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,557.64

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