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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,674.40, 94,095.04 and 36,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,674.40, 94,095.04 and 36,398 is: 54,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674.40 : 94,095.04 = 36,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674.40/94,095.04 = 36,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674.40x = 94,095.04 × 36,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674.40x = 3,424,871,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,871,265.92/62,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,645.46

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