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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,237.67, 85,895.24 and 35,384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,237.67, 85,895.24 and 35,384.19 is: 48,834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,237.67 : 85,895.24 = 35,384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,237.67/85,895.24 = 35,384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,237.67x = 85,895.24 × 35,384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,237.67x = 3,039,333,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,333,476.39/62,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,834.31

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