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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.70, 85,954.77 and 35,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.70, 85,954.77 and 35,431.06 is: 48,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.70 : 85,954.77 = 35,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.70/85,954.77 = 35,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.70x = 85,954.77 × 35,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.70x = 3,045,468,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,468,613.16/62,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,895.93

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