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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,293.50, 85,967.40 and 35,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,293.50, 85,967.40 and 35,438.46 is: 48,906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,293.50 : 85,967.40 = 35,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,293.50/85,967.40 = 35,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,293.50x = 85,967.40 × 35,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,293.50x = 3,046,552,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,552,266.20/62,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,906.42

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