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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,088.34, 85,693.72 and 35,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,088.34, 85,693.72 and 35,233.35 is: 48,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,088.34 : 85,693.72 = 35,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,088.34/85,693.72 = 35,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,088.34x = 85,693.72 × 35,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,088.34x = 3,019,276,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,276,486.19/62,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,628.72

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