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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.21, 86,893.65 and 35,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.21, 86,893.65 and 35,747.24 is: 49,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.21 : 86,893.65 = 35,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.21/86,893.65 = 35,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.21x = 86,893.65 × 35,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.21x = 3,106,208,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,208,161.03/62,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,322.73

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