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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,477.81, 86,191.99 and 36,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,477.81, 86,191.99 and 36,623.25 is: 50,524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,477.81 : 86,191.99 = 36,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,477.81/86,191.99 = 36,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,477.81x = 86,191.99 × 36,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,477.81x = 3,156,630,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,630,775.92/62,477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,524.03

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