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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,300.09, 85,971.14 and 35,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,300.09, 85,971.14 and 35,440.09 is: 48,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,300.09 : 85,971.14 = 35,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,300.09/85,971.14 = 35,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,300.09x = 85,971.14 × 35,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,300.09x = 3,046,824,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,824,679.77/62,300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,905.62

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