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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,301.41, 85,972.95 and 35,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,301.41, 85,972.95 and 35,441.40 is: 48,907.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,301.41 : 85,972.95 = 35,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,301.41/85,972.95 = 35,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,301.41x = 85,972.95 × 35,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,301.41x = 3,047,001,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,001,710.13/62,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,907.43

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