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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,238.24, 85,864.32 and 35,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,238.24, 85,864.32 and 35,007.96 is: 48,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,238.24 : 85,864.32 = 35,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,238.24/85,864.32 = 35,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,238.24x = 85,864.32 × 35,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,238.24x = 3,005,934,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,934,679.99/62,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,297.23

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