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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.66, 86,076.84 and 49,636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.66, 86,076.84 and 49,636.18 is: 68,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.66 : 86,076.84 = 49,636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.66/86,076.84 = 49,636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.66x = 86,076.84 × 49,636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.66x = 4,272,525,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,525,524.07/62,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,514.25

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