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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.45, 85,962.44 and 35,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.45, 85,962.44 and 35,070.09 is: 48,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.45 : 85,962.44 = 35,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.45/85,962.44 = 35,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.45x = 85,962.44 × 35,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.45x = 3,014,710,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,710,634.65/62,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,392.20

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