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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,231.63, 85,882.68 and 35,016.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,231.63, 85,882.68 and 35,016.23 is: 48,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,231.63 : 85,882.68 = 35,016.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,231.63/85,882.68 = 35,016.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,231.63x = 85,882.68 × 35,016.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,231.63x = 3,007,287,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,287,890.60/62,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.11

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