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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,339.81, 86,007.60 and 35,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,339.81, 86,007.60 and 35,475.59 is: 48,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,339.81 : 86,007.60 = 35,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,339.81/86,007.60 = 35,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,339.81x = 86,007.60 × 35,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,339.81x = 3,051,170,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,170,569.50/62,339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,944.18

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