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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,867.92, 86,732.98 and 35,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,867.92, 86,732.98 and 35,995.96 is: 49,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,867.92 : 86,732.98 = 35,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,867.92/86,732.98 = 35,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,867.92x = 86,732.98 × 35,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,867.92x = 3,122,036,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,036,878.76/62,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,660.25

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