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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.19, 86,035.57 and 36,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.19, 86,035.57 and 36,855.92 is: 50,859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.19 : 86,035.57 = 36,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.19/86,035.57 = 36,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.19x = 86,035.57 × 36,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.19x = 3,170,920,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,920,208.02/62,347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,859.07

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