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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,191.44, 85,826.50 and 35,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,191.44, 85,826.50 and 35,338.50 is: 48,768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,191.44 : 85,826.50 = 35,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,191.44/85,826.50 = 35,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,191.44x = 85,826.50 × 35,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,191.44x = 3,032,979,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,979,770.25/62,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,768.44

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