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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.90, 86,717.66 and 35,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.90, 86,717.66 and 35,253.45 is: 48,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.90 : 86,717.66 = 35,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.90/86,717.66 = 35,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.90x = 86,717.66 × 35,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.90x = 3,057,096,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,096,257.34/62,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,642.78

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