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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.85, 85,977.69 and 35,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.85, 85,977.69 and 35,444.83 is: 48,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.85 : 85,977.69 = 35,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.85/85,977.69 = 35,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.85x = 85,977.69 × 35,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.85x = 3,047,464,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,464,605.84/62,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,912.16

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