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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,243.46, 85,892.52 and 35,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,243.46, 85,892.52 and 35,382.24 is: 48,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,243.46 : 85,892.52 = 35,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,243.46/85,892.52 = 35,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,243.46x = 85,892.52 × 35,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,243.46x = 3,039,069,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,069,756.84/62,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,825.53

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