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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,250.44, 85,902.18 and 35,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,250.44, 85,902.18 and 35,389.22 is: 48,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,250.44 : 85,902.18 = 35,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,250.44/85,902.18 = 35,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,250.44x = 85,902.18 × 35,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,250.44x = 3,040,011,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,011,146.50/62,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,835.18

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