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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.34, 85,907.14 and 35,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.34, 85,907.14 and 35,031.63 is: 48,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.34 : 85,907.14 = 35,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.34/85,907.14 = 35,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.34x = 85,907.14 × 35,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.34x = 3,009,467,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,467,142.84/62,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,337.60

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