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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.67, 85,979.34 and 35,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.67, 85,979.34 and 35,446.60 is: 48,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.67 : 85,979.34 = 35,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.67/85,979.34 = 35,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.67x = 85,979.34 × 35,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.67x = 3,047,675,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,675,334.58/62,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,915.68

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