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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,330.58, 85,995.96 and 36,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,330.58, 85,995.96 and 36,837.72 is: 50,824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,330.58 : 85,995.96 = 36,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,330.58/85,995.96 = 36,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,330.58x = 85,995.96 × 36,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,330.58x = 3,167,895,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,895,095.61/62,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,824.09

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