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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,302.84, 85,969.25 and 35,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,302.84, 85,969.25 and 35,444.05 is: 48,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,302.84 : 85,969.25 = 35,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,302.84/85,969.25 = 35,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,302.84x = 85,969.25 × 35,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,302.84x = 3,047,098,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,098,136.23/62,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,907.85

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