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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,462.74, 93,543.98 and 35,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,462.74, 93,543.98 and 35,727.68 is: 53,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,462.74 : 93,543.98 = 35,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,462.74/93,543.98 = 35,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,462.74x = 93,543.98 × 35,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,462.74x = 3,342,108,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,108,737.01/62,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,505.64

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