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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,868.73, 86,759.70 and 36,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,868.73, 86,759.70 and 36,011.22 is: 49,695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,868.73 : 86,759.70 = 36,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,868.73/86,759.70 = 36,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,868.73x = 86,759.70 × 36,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,868.73x = 3,124,322,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,322,643.83/62,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,695.98

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