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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.50, 85,954.98 and 35,429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.50, 85,954.98 and 35,429.46 is: 48,894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.50 : 85,954.98 = 35,429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.50/85,954.98 = 35,429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.50x = 85,954.98 × 35,429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.50x = 3,045,338,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,338,525.71/62,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,894.00

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