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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.37, 86,916.71 and 36,119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.37, 86,916.71 and 36,119.30 is: 49,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.37 : 86,916.71 = 36,119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.37/86,916.71 = 36,119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.37x = 86,916.71 × 36,119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.37x = 3,139,370,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,370,723.50/62,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,849.19

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