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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,160.16, 85,792.21 and 36,665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,160.16, 85,792.21 and 36,665.06 is: 50,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,160.16 : 85,792.21 = 36,665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,160.16/85,792.21 = 36,665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,160.16x = 85,792.21 × 36,665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,160.16x = 3,145,576,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,576,212.80/62,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,604.38

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