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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,241.36, 85,892.68 and 35,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,241.36, 85,892.68 and 35,383.88 is: 48,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,241.36 : 85,892.68 = 35,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,241.36/85,892.68 = 35,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,241.36x = 85,892.68 × 35,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,241.36x = 3,039,215,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,215,675.62/62,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,829.52

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