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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.46, 86,008.86 and 35,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.46, 86,008.86 and 35,467.44 is: 48,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.46 : 86,008.86 = 35,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.46/86,008.86 = 35,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.46x = 86,008.86 × 35,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.46x = 3,050,514,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,514,081.52/62,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,943.34

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