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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,169.93, 85,823.15 and 36,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,169.93, 85,823.15 and 36,667.62 is: 50,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,169.93 : 85,823.15 = 36,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,169.93/85,823.15 = 36,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,169.93x = 85,823.15 × 36,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,169.93x = 3,146,930,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,930,468.06/62,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,618.21

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