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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,294.94, 85,966.11 and 36,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,294.94, 85,966.11 and 36,801 is: 50,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,294.94 : 85,966.11 = 36,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,294.94/85,966.11 = 36,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,294.94x = 85,966.11 × 36,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,294.94x = 3,163,638,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,638,814.11/62,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,784.84

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