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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,741.13, 86,577.36 and 35,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,741.13, 86,577.36 and 35,879.31 is: 49,510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,741.13 : 86,577.36 = 35,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,741.13/86,577.36 = 35,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,741.13x = 86,577.36 × 35,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,741.13x = 3,106,335,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,335,938.42/62,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,510.36

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