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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,473.61, 86,215.64 and 35,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,473.61, 86,215.64 and 35,615.63 is: 49,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,473.61 : 86,215.64 = 35,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,473.61/86,215.64 = 35,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,473.61x = 86,215.64 × 35,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,473.61x = 3,070,623,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,623,725.30/62,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,150.74

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