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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,295.44, 85,965.03 and 36,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,295.44, 85,965.03 and 36,810 is: 50,796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,295.44 : 85,965.03 = 36,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,295.44/85,965.03 = 36,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,295.44x = 85,965.03 × 36,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,295.44x = 3,164,372,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,372,754.30/62,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,796.22

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