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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,231.67, 85,876.32 and 35,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,231.67, 85,876.32 and 35,370.45 is: 48,809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,231.67 : 85,876.32 = 35,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,231.67/85,876.32 = 35,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,231.67x = 85,876.32 × 35,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,231.67x = 3,037,484,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,484,082.74/62,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,809.30

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