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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.34, 85,885.44 and 36,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.34, 85,885.44 and 36,745.36 is: 50,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.34 : 85,885.44 = 36,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.34/85,885.44 = 36,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.34x = 85,885.44 × 36,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.34x = 3,155,891,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,891,411.56/62,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,691.89

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