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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,406.46, 86,108.96 and 35,548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,406.46, 86,108.96 and 35,548.38 is: 49,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,406.46 : 86,108.96 = 35,548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,406.46/86,108.96 = 35,548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,406.46x = 86,108.96 × 35,548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,406.46x = 3,061,034,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,034,031.48/62,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,049.95

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