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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,342.06, 86,010.71 and 35,477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,342.06, 86,010.71 and 35,477.87 is: 48,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,342.06 : 86,010.71 = 35,477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,342.06/86,010.71 = 35,477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,342.06x = 86,010.71 × 35,477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,342.06x = 3,051,476,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,476,180.54/62,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,947.31

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