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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.46, 86,010.78 and 35,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.46, 86,010.78 and 35,469.41 is: 48,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.46 : 86,010.78 = 35,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.46/86,010.78 = 35,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.46x = 86,010.78 × 35,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.46x = 3,050,751,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,751,190.19/62,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,949.50

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