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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,306, 87,354.72 and 35,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,306, 87,354.72 and 35,007.84 is: 48,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,306 : 87,354.72 = 35,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,306/87,354.72 = 35,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,306x = 87,354.72 × 35,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,306x = 3,058,100,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,100,061.00/63,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,306.64

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