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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,408.93, 86,117.68 and 36,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,408.93, 86,117.68 and 36,916.26 is: 50,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,408.93 : 86,117.68 = 36,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,408.93/86,117.68 = 36,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,408.93x = 86,117.68 × 36,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,408.93x = 3,179,142,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,142,388.68/62,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,940.50

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