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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,324.67, 86,006.96 and 35,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,324.67, 86,006.96 and 35,466.62 is: 48,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,324.67 : 86,006.96 = 35,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,324.67/86,006.96 = 35,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,324.67x = 86,006.96 × 35,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,324.67x = 3,050,376,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,376,167.68/62,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,943.32

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