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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,533, 86,303.78 and 35,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,533, 86,303.78 and 35,669.36 is: 49,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,533 : 86,303.78 = 35,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,533/86,303.78 = 35,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,533x = 86,303.78 × 35,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,533x = 3,078,400,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,400,598.18/62,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,228.42

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