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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,194.94, 85,831.33 and 35,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,194.94, 85,831.33 and 35,342 is: 48,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,194.94 : 85,831.33 = 35,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,194.94/85,831.33 = 35,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,194.94x = 85,831.33 × 35,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,194.94x = 3,033,450,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,450,864.86/62,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,773.27

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