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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,544.15, 86,307.19 and 35,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,544.15, 86,307.19 and 35,689.21 is: 49,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,544.15 : 86,307.19 = 35,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,544.15/86,307.19 = 35,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,544.15x = 86,307.19 × 35,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,544.15x = 3,080,235,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,235,123.43/62,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,248.97

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