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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,244.40, 85,893.92 and 35,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,244.40, 85,893.92 and 35,383.20 is: 48,826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,244.40 : 85,893.92 = 35,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,244.40/85,893.92 = 35,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,244.40x = 85,893.92 × 35,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,244.40x = 3,039,201,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,201,750.14/62,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,826.91

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