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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,177.67, 85,806.63 and 36,690.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,177.67, 85,806.63 and 36,690.30 is: 50,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,177.67 : 85,806.63 = 36,690.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,177.67/85,806.63 = 36,690.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,177.67x = 85,806.63 × 36,690.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,177.67x = 3,148,270,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,270,996.69/62,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,633.47

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