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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,163.35, 85,781.46 and 36,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,163.35, 85,781.46 and 36,670.76 is: 50,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,163.35 : 85,781.46 = 36,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,163.35/85,781.46 = 36,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,163.35x = 85,781.46 × 36,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,163.35x = 3,145,671,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,671,362.40/62,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,603.31

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