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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,972.16, 86,913.47 and 36,132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,972.16, 86,913.47 and 36,132.19 is: 49,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,972.16 : 86,913.47 = 36,132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,972.16/86,913.47 = 36,132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,972.16x = 86,913.47 × 36,132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,972.16x = 3,140,374,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,374,011.60/62,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,869.24

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