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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,942, 86,858.88 and 36,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,942, 86,858.88 and 36,083.84 is: 49,795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,942 : 86,858.88 = 36,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,942/86,858.88 = 36,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,942x = 86,858.88 × 36,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,942x = 3,134,201,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,201,928.50/62,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,795.08

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