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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,656.11, 86,451.44 and 35,790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,656.11, 86,451.44 and 35,790.03 is: 49,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,656.11 : 86,451.44 = 35,790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,656.11/86,451.44 = 35,790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,656.11x = 86,451.44 × 35,790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,656.11x = 3,094,099,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,099,452.19/62,656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,382.25

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