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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,286.70, 85,957.53 and 35,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,286.70, 85,957.53 and 35,433.06 is: 48,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,286.70 : 85,957.53 = 35,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,286.70/85,957.53 = 35,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,286.70x = 85,957.53 × 35,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,286.70x = 3,045,738,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,738,317.94/62,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,898.69

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