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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,261.85, 85,910.60 and 35,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,261.85, 85,910.60 and 35,034.14 is: 48,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,261.85 : 85,910.60 = 35,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,261.85/85,910.60 = 35,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,261.85x = 85,910.60 × 35,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,261.85x = 3,009,803,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,803,383.16/62,261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,341.05

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