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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,321.52, 85,983.44 and 36,828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,321.52, 85,983.44 and 36,828.66 is: 50,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,321.52 : 85,983.44 = 36,828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,321.52/85,983.44 = 36,828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,321.52x = 85,983.44 × 36,828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,321.52x = 3,166,654,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,654,877.39/62,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,811.58

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