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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.63, 86,901.46 and 36,109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.63, 86,901.46 and 36,109.06 is: 49,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.63 : 86,901.46 = 36,109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.63/86,901.46 = 36,109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.63x = 86,901.46 × 36,109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.63x = 3,137,929,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,929,725.70/62,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,834.80

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