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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.98, 85,911.90 and 35,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.98, 85,911.90 and 35,396.82 is: 48,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.98 : 85,911.90 = 35,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.98/85,911.90 = 35,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.98x = 85,911.90 × 35,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.98x = 3,041,008,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,008,060.16/62,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,847.63

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