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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.99, 85,962.19 and 35,431.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.99, 85,962.19 and 35,431.81 is: 48,897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.99 : 85,962.19 = 35,431.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.99/85,962.19 = 35,431.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.99x = 85,962.19 × 35,431.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.99x = 3,045,795,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,795,983.26/62,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,897.04

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