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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,462.09, 93,542.99 and 35,727.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,462.09, 93,542.99 and 35,727.05 is: 53,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,462.09 : 93,542.99 = 35,727.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,462.09/93,542.99 = 35,727.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,462.09x = 93,542.99 × 35,727.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,462.09x = 3,342,014,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,014,434.53/62,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,504.69

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