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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,362, 93,576.84 and 36,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,362, 93,576.84 and 36,118 is: 54,196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,362 : 93,576.84 = 36,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,362/93,576.84 = 36,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,362x = 93,576.84 × 36,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,362x = 3,379,808,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,808,307.12/62,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,196.60

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