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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.11, 85,946.50 and 36,776.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.11, 85,946.50 and 36,776.76 is: 50,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.11 : 85,946.50 = 36,776.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.11/85,946.50 = 36,776.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.11x = 85,946.50 × 36,776.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.11x = 3,160,833,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,833,803.34/62,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,758.42

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