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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,687.42, 86,507.07 and 35,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,687.42, 86,507.07 and 35,091.69 is: 48,425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,687.42 : 86,507.07 = 35,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,687.42/86,507.07 = 35,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,687.42x = 86,507.07 × 35,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,687.42x = 3,035,679,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,679,283.25/62,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,425.66

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