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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.17, 85,878.39 and 35,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.17, 85,878.39 and 35,371.95 is: 48,811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.17 : 85,878.39 = 35,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.17/85,878.39 = 35,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.17x = 85,878.39 × 35,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.17x = 3,037,686,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,686,117.16/62,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,811.37

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