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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,294.28, 85,955.97 and 36,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,294.28, 85,955.97 and 36,797.12 is: 50,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,294.28 : 85,955.97 = 36,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,294.28/85,955.97 = 36,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,294.28x = 85,955.97 × 36,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,294.28x = 3,162,931,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,931,713.03/62,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,774.03

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