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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,332.67, 86,019.01 and 36,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,332.67, 86,019.01 and 36,848.22 is: 50,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,332.67 : 86,019.01 = 36,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,332.67/86,019.01 = 36,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,332.67x = 86,019.01 × 36,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,332.67x = 3,169,647,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,647,404.66/62,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,850.50

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