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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,458.13, 86,190.04 and 35,609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,458.13, 86,190.04 and 35,609.29 is: 49,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,458.13 : 86,190.04 = 35,609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,458.13/86,190.04 = 35,609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,458.13x = 86,190.04 × 35,609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,458.13x = 3,069,166,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,166,129.47/62,458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,139.58

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