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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,295.07, 85,958.40 and 35,439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,295.07, 85,958.40 and 35,439.94 is: 48,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,295.07 : 85,958.40 = 35,439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,295.07/85,958.40 = 35,439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,295.07x = 85,958.40 × 35,439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,295.07x = 3,046,360,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,360,538.50/62,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,902.11

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