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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,235.68, 85,883.10 and 35,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,235.68, 85,883.10 and 35,379.32 is: 48,822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,235.68 : 85,883.10 = 35,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,235.68/85,883.10 = 35,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,235.68x = 85,883.10 × 35,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,235.68x = 3,038,485,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,485,677.49/62,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,822.25

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