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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,292.78, 85,953.90 and 36,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,292.78, 85,953.90 and 36,795.62 is: 50,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,292.78 : 85,953.90 = 36,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,292.78/85,953.90 = 36,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,292.78x = 85,953.90 × 36,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,292.78x = 3,162,726,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,726,612.15/62,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,771.96

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