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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,437.56, 93,542.94 and 36,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,437.56, 93,542.94 and 36,086.64 is: 54,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,437.56 : 93,542.94 = 36,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,437.56/93,542.94 = 36,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,437.56x = 93,542.94 × 36,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,437.56x = 3,375,650,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,650,400.32/62,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,064.42

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