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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,328.79, 86,021.12 and 35,105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,328.79, 86,021.12 and 35,105.77 is: 48,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,328.79 : 86,021.12 = 35,105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,328.79/86,021.12 = 35,105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,328.79x = 86,021.12 × 35,105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,328.79x = 3,019,837,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,837,263.28/62,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,450.12

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