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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,262.14, 85,931.37 and 36,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,262.14, 85,931.37 and 36,771.26 is: 50,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,262.14 : 85,931.37 = 36,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,262.14/85,931.37 = 36,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,262.14x = 85,931.37 × 36,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,262.14x = 3,159,804,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,804,318.77/62,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,750.02

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