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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,286.73, 85,958.07 and 35,431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,286.73, 85,958.07 and 35,431.73 is: 48,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,286.73 : 85,958.07 = 35,431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,286.73/85,958.07 = 35,431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,286.73x = 85,958.07 × 35,431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,286.73x = 3,045,642,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,642,950.40/62,286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,897.14

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