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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,162.54, 85,794.57 and 36,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,162.54, 85,794.57 and 36,675.14 is: 50,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,162.54 : 85,794.57 = 36,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,162.54/85,794.57 = 36,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,162.54x = 85,794.57 × 36,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,162.54x = 3,146,527,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,527,437.02/62,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,617.75

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