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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.63, 85,913.53 and 36,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.63, 85,913.53 and 36,766.91 is: 50,720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.63 : 85,913.53 = 36,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.63/85,913.53 = 36,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.63x = 85,913.53 × 36,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.63x = 3,158,774,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,774,503.81/62,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,720.85

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