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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211, 85,853.34 and 35,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211, 85,853.34 and 35,354.64 is: 48,790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211 : 85,853.34 = 35,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211/85,853.34 = 35,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211x = 85,853.34 × 35,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211x = 3,035,313,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,313,928.50/62,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,790.63

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