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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.84, 86,891.94 and 35,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.84, 86,891.94 and 35,739.09 is: 49,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.84 : 86,891.94 = 35,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.84/86,891.94 = 35,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.84x = 86,891.94 × 35,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.84x = 3,105,438,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,438,863.93/62,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,318.64

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