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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,663.42, 86,474.34 and 35,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,663.42, 86,474.34 and 35,439.14 is: 48,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,663.42 : 86,474.34 = 35,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,663.42/86,474.34 = 35,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,663.42x = 86,474.34 × 35,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,663.42x = 3,064,576,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,576,241.67/62,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,905.35

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