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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,552, 87,702 and 35,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,552, 87,702 and 35,261.76 is: 48,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,552 : 87,702 = 35,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,552/87,702 = 35,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,552x = 87,702 × 35,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,552x = 3,092,526,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,526,875.52/63,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,661.36

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