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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,363.66, 86,060.51 and 35,505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,363.66, 86,060.51 and 35,505.78 is: 48,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,363.66 : 86,060.51 = 35,505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,363.66/86,060.51 = 35,505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,363.66x = 86,060.51 × 35,505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,363.66x = 3,055,645,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,645,167.64/62,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,997.21

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