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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,569.47, 86,328.68 and 35,702.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,569.47, 86,328.68 and 35,702.31 is: 49,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,569.47 : 86,328.68 = 35,702.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,569.47/86,328.68 = 35,702.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,569.47x = 86,328.68 × 35,702.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,569.47x = 3,082,133,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,133,116.74/62,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,259.38

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