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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,846.70, 86,747.14 and 36,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,846.70, 86,747.14 and 36,007.08 is: 49,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,846.70 : 86,747.14 = 36,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,846.70/86,747.14 = 36,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,846.70x = 86,747.14 × 36,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,846.70x = 3,123,511,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,511,209.75/62,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,700.48

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