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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,414.28, 86,131.35 and 35,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,414.28, 86,131.35 and 35,557.92 is: 49,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,414.28 : 86,131.35 = 35,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,414.28/86,131.35 = 35,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,414.28x = 86,131.35 × 35,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,414.28x = 3,062,651,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,651,652.79/62,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,069.73

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