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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,242.78, 85,894.64 and 35,385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,242.78, 85,894.64 and 35,385.29 is: 48,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,242.78 : 85,894.64 = 35,385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,242.78/85,894.64 = 35,385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,242.78x = 85,894.64 × 35,385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,242.78x = 3,039,406,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,406,745.85/62,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,831.47

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