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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,306.61, 85,982.02 and 35,448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,306.61, 85,982.02 and 35,448.54 is: 48,918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,306.61 : 85,982.02 = 35,448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,306.61/85,982.02 = 35,448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,306.61x = 85,982.02 × 35,448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,306.61x = 3,047,936,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,936,898.01/62,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,918.36

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