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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.44, 85,976.60 and 35,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.44, 85,976.60 and 35,444.88 is: 48,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.44 : 85,976.60 = 35,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.44/85,976.60 = 35,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.44x = 85,976.60 × 35,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.44x = 3,047,430,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,430,269.81/62,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,913.50

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