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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,208.48, 85,858.73 and 36,713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,208.48, 85,858.73 and 36,713.01 is: 50,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,208.48 : 85,858.73 = 36,713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,208.48/85,858.73 = 36,713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,208.48x = 85,858.73 × 36,713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,208.48x = 3,152,132,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,132,413.08/62,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,670.46

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