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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,246.97, 85,893.35 and 35,389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,246.97, 85,893.35 and 35,389.53 is: 48,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,246.97 : 85,893.35 = 35,389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,246.97/85,893.35 = 35,389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,246.97x = 85,893.35 × 35,389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,246.97x = 3,039,725,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,725,109.68/62,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,833.30

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