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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,975.23, 88,285.94 and 35,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,975.23, 88,285.94 and 35,682.74 is: 49,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,975.23 : 88,285.94 = 35,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,975.23/88,285.94 = 35,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,975.23x = 88,285.94 × 35,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,975.23x = 3,150,284,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,284,064.26/63,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,242.25

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