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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,293.78, 85,955.28 and 36,796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,293.78, 85,955.28 and 36,796.62 is: 50,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,293.78 : 85,955.28 = 36,796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,293.78/85,955.28 = 36,796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,293.78x = 85,955.28 × 36,796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,293.78x = 3,162,863,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,863,775.15/62,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,773.35

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