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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,206.04, 85,844.63 and 35,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,206.04, 85,844.63 and 35,350 is: 48,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,206.04 : 85,844.63 = 35,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,206.04/85,844.63 = 35,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,206.04x = 85,844.63 × 35,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,206.04x = 3,034,607,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,607,670.50/62,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,783.17

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