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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.13, 86,041.91 and 35,491.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.13, 86,041.91 and 35,491.65 is: 48,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.13 : 86,041.91 = 35,491.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.13/86,041.91 = 35,491.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.13x = 86,041.91 × 35,491.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.13x = 3,053,769,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,769,355.05/62,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,978.54

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