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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,514.97, 86,253.60 and 35,647.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,514.97, 86,253.60 and 35,647.69 is: 49,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,514.97 : 86,253.60 = 35,647.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,514.97/86,253.60 = 35,647.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,514.97x = 86,253.60 × 35,647.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,514.97x = 3,074,741,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,741,594.18/62,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,184.08

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