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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,235.14, 85,889.64 and 35,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,235.14, 85,889.64 and 35,386.10 is: 48,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,235.14 : 85,889.64 = 35,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,235.14/85,889.64 = 35,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,235.14x = 85,889.64 × 35,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,235.14x = 3,039,299,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,299,390.00/62,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,835.74

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