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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,568.65, 86,323.32 and 35,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,568.65, 86,323.32 and 35,691.84 is: 49,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,568.65 : 86,323.32 = 35,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,568.65/86,323.32 = 35,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,568.65x = 86,323.32 × 35,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,568.65x = 3,081,038,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,038,125.71/62,568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,242.52

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