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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,971.16, 86,912.09 and 36,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,971.16, 86,912.09 and 36,131.19 is: 49,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,971.16 : 86,912.09 = 36,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,971.16/86,912.09 = 36,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,971.16x = 86,912.09 × 36,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,971.16x = 3,140,237,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,237,056.43/62,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,867.86

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