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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,398.23, 86,099.60 and 35,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,398.23, 86,099.60 and 35,541.26 is: 49,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,398.23 : 86,099.60 = 35,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,398.23/86,099.60 = 35,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,398.23x = 86,099.60 × 35,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,398.23x = 3,060,088,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,088,573.60/62,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,041.27

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