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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,253.74, 85,907.62 and 36,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,253.74, 85,907.62 and 36,768.35 is: 50,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,253.74 : 85,907.62 = 36,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,253.74/85,907.62 = 36,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,253.74x = 85,907.62 × 36,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,253.74x = 3,158,681,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,681,439.83/62,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,738.82

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