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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,250.46, 85,902.18 and 35,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,250.46, 85,902.18 and 35,389.24 is: 48,835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,250.46 : 85,902.18 = 35,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,250.46/85,902.18 = 35,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,250.46x = 85,902.18 × 35,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,250.46x = 3,040,012,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,012,864.54/62,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,835.19

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