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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,243.61, 85,895.78 and 35,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,243.61, 85,895.78 and 35,386.13 is: 48,832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,243.61 : 85,895.78 = 35,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,243.61/85,895.78 = 35,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,243.61x = 85,895.78 × 35,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,243.61x = 3,039,519,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,519,237.53/62,243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,832.63

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