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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,570.84, 86,326.62 and 35,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,570.84, 86,326.62 and 35,694.44 is: 49,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,570.84 : 86,326.62 = 35,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,570.84/86,326.62 = 35,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,570.84x = 86,326.62 × 35,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,570.84x = 3,081,380,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,380,357.99/62,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,246.27

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