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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,242.61, 85,894.40 and 35,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,242.61, 85,894.40 and 35,385.13 is: 48,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,242.61 : 85,894.40 = 35,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,242.61/85,894.40 = 35,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,242.61x = 85,894.40 × 35,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,242.61x = 3,039,384,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,384,510.27/62,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,831.25

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