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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,668, 86,489.52 and 36,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,668, 86,489.52 and 36,172 is: 49,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,668 : 86,489.52 = 36,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,668/86,489.52 = 36,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,668x = 86,489.52 × 36,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,668x = 3,128,498,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,498,917.44/62,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,921.79

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