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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.57, 86,901.99 and 36,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.57, 86,901.99 and 36,118.67 is: 49,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.57 : 86,901.99 = 36,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.57/86,901.99 = 36,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.57x = 86,901.99 × 36,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.57x = 3,138,784,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,784,299.15/62,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,848.42

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