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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.70, 85,982.34 and 35,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.70, 85,982.34 and 35,442.22 is: 48,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.70 : 85,982.34 = 35,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.70/85,982.34 = 35,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.70x = 85,982.34 × 35,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.70x = 3,047,405,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,405,010.39/62,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,911.32

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