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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.09, 85,973.90 and 35,442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.09, 85,973.90 and 35,442.09 is: 48,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.09 : 85,973.90 = 35,442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.09/85,973.90 = 35,442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.09x = 85,973.90 × 35,442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.09x = 3,047,094,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,094,701.45/62,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,908.39

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