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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.05, 86,017.59 and 35,482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.05, 86,017.59 and 35,482.84 is: 48,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.05 : 86,017.59 = 35,482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.05/86,017.59 = 35,482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.05x = 86,017.59 × 35,482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.05x = 3,052,148,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,148,168.11/62,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,954.17

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