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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,914.91, 86,826.16 and 36,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,914.91, 86,826.16 and 36,061.89 is: 49,767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,914.91 : 86,826.16 = 36,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,914.91/86,826.16 = 36,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,914.91x = 86,826.16 × 36,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,914.91x = 3,131,115,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,115,150.52/62,914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,767.46

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