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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,364.16, 86,061.20 and 35,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,364.16, 86,061.20 and 35,506.28 is: 48,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,364.16 : 86,061.20 = 35,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,364.16/86,061.20 = 35,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,364.16x = 86,061.20 × 35,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,364.16x = 3,055,712,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,712,634.03/62,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,997.90

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