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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,238.94, 85,886.30 and 35,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,238.94, 85,886.30 and 35,377.72 is: 48,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,238.94 : 85,886.30 = 35,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,238.94/85,886.30 = 35,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,238.94x = 85,886.30 × 35,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,238.94x = 3,038,461,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,461,473.24/62,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,819.30

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