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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,244.80, 85,889.71 and 35,386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,244.80, 85,889.71 and 35,386.73 is: 48,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,244.80 : 85,889.71 = 35,386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,244.80/85,889.71 = 35,386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,244.80x = 85,889.71 × 35,386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,244.80x = 3,039,355,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,355,977.55/62,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,829.07

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