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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,766.69, 86,620.76 and 35,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,766.69, 86,620.76 and 35,917.62 is: 49,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,766.69 : 86,620.76 = 35,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,766.69/86,620.76 = 35,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,766.69x = 86,620.76 × 35,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,766.69x = 3,111,211,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,211,541.79/62,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,567.88

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