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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.10, 86,014.58 and 35,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.10, 86,014.58 and 35,101.08 is: 48,443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.10 : 86,014.58 = 35,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.10/86,014.58 = 35,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.10x = 86,014.58 × 35,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.10x = 3,019,204,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,204,478.24/62,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,443.61

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