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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,202.12, 85,848.90 and 36,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,202.12, 85,848.90 and 36,709 is: 50,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,202.12 : 85,848.90 = 36,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,202.12/85,848.90 = 36,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,202.12x = 85,848.90 × 36,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,202.12x = 3,151,427,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,427,270.10/62,202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,664.31

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