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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.02, 85,956.58 and 35,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.02, 85,956.58 and 35,435.19 is: 48,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.02 : 85,956.58 = 35,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.02/85,956.58 = 35,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.02x = 85,956.58 × 35,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.02x = 3,045,887,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,887,744.05/62,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,903.20

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