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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,293.62, 85,962.51 and 35,432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,293.62, 85,962.51 and 35,432.34 is: 48,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,293.62 : 85,962.51 = 35,432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,293.62/85,962.51 = 35,432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,293.62x = 85,962.51 × 35,432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,293.62x = 3,045,852,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,852,881.57/62,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,895.10

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