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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,204, 85,852.77 and 36,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,204, 85,852.77 and 36,708.80 is: 50,664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,204 : 85,852.77 = 36,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,204/85,852.77 = 36,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,204x = 85,852.77 × 36,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,204x = 3,151,552,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,552,163.38/62,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,664.78

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