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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,360.63, 86,054.43 and 35,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,360.63, 86,054.43 and 35,503.06 is: 48,992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,360.63 : 86,054.43 = 35,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,360.63/86,054.43 = 35,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,360.63x = 86,054.43 × 35,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,360.63x = 3,055,195,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,195,591.56/62,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,992.38

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