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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.73, 85,950.25 and 36,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.73, 85,950.25 and 36,773.19 is: 50,760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.73 : 85,950.25 = 36,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.73/85,950.25 = 36,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.73x = 85,950.25 × 36,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.73x = 3,160,664,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,664,781.86/62,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,760.09

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