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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.58, 85,853.39 and 36,724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.58, 85,853.39 and 36,724.19 is: 50,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.58 : 85,853.39 = 36,724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.58/85,853.39 = 36,724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.58x = 85,853.39 × 36,724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.58x = 3,152,895,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,895,593.62/62,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,680.21

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