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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,215.98, 85,871.46 and 36,712.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,215.98, 85,871.46 and 36,712.86 is: 50,671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,215.98 : 85,871.46 = 36,712.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,215.98/85,871.46 = 36,712.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,215.98x = 85,871.46 × 36,712.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,215.98x = 3,152,586,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,586,888.98/62,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,671.66

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