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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,437.41, 86,159.24 and 35,214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,437.41, 86,159.24 and 35,214.53 is: 48,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,437.41 : 86,159.24 = 35,214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,437.41/86,159.24 = 35,214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,437.41x = 86,159.24 × 35,214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,437.41x = 3,034,056,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,056,534.89/62,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,593.57

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