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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.48, 85,913.97 and 35,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.48, 85,913.97 and 35,398.32 is: 48,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.48 : 85,913.97 = 35,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.48/85,913.97 = 35,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.48x = 85,913.97 × 35,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.48x = 3,041,210,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,210,202.53/62,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,849.70

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