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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.36, 85,948.22 and 36,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.36, 85,948.22 and 36,778.01 is: 50,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.36 : 85,948.22 = 36,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.36/85,948.22 = 36,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.36x = 85,948.22 × 36,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.36x = 3,161,004,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,004,156.85/62,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,760.13

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