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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,083, 94,624.50 and 35,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,083, 94,624.50 and 35,383.16 is: 53,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,083 : 94,624.50 = 35,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,083/94,624.50 = 35,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,083x = 94,624.50 × 35,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,083x = 3,348,113,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,113,823.42/63,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,074.74

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