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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,425.58, 86,147.36 and 35,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,425.58, 86,147.36 and 35,568 is: 49,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,425.58 : 86,147.36 = 35,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,425.58/86,147.36 = 35,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,425.58x = 86,147.36 × 35,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,425.58x = 3,064,089,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,089,122.64/62,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,083.88

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