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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,237.64, 85,899.14 and 36,742.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,237.64, 85,899.14 and 36,742.51 is: 50,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,237.64 : 85,899.14 = 36,742.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,237.64/85,899.14 = 36,742.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,237.64x = 85,899.14 × 36,742.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,237.64x = 3,156,150,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,150,010.44/62,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,711.27

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