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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.42, 86,039.98 and 35,491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.42, 86,039.98 and 35,491.66 is: 48,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.42 : 86,039.98 = 35,491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.42/86,039.98 = 35,491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.42x = 86,039.98 × 35,491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.42x = 3,053,701,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,701,716.57/62,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,978.80

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