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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,249.24, 85,903.03 and 35,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,249.24, 85,903.03 and 35,023.25 is: 48,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,249.24 : 85,903.03 = 35,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,249.24/85,903.03 = 35,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,249.24x = 85,903.03 × 35,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,249.24x = 3,008,603,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,603,553.98/62,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,331.57

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