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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.70, 85,975.09 and 36,817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.70, 85,975.09 and 36,817.34 is: 50,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.70 : 85,975.09 = 36,817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.70/85,975.09 = 36,817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.70x = 85,975.09 × 36,817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.70x = 3,165,373,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,373,598.14/62,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,806.36

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