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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,214.64, 85,858.50 and 35,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,214.64, 85,858.50 and 35,361.70 is: 48,800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,214.64 : 85,858.50 = 35,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,214.64/85,858.50 = 35,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,214.64x = 85,858.50 × 35,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,214.64x = 3,036,102,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,102,519.45/62,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,800.45

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