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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,354.46, 86,045.04 and 35,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,354.46, 86,045.04 and 35,499.72 is: 48,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,354.46 : 86,045.04 = 35,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,354.46/86,045.04 = 35,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,354.46x = 86,045.04 × 35,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,354.46x = 3,054,574,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,574,827.39/62,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,987.27

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