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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233.92, 85,879.42 and 35,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233.92, 85,879.42 and 35,372.70 is: 48,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233.92 : 85,879.42 = 35,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233.92/85,879.42 = 35,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233.92x = 85,879.42 × 35,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233.92x = 3,037,786,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,786,959.83/62,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,812.40

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