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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,309.16, 85,985.55 and 35,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,309.16, 85,985.55 and 35,451.09 is: 48,921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,309.16 : 85,985.55 = 35,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,309.16/85,985.55 = 35,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,309.16x = 85,985.55 × 35,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,309.16x = 3,048,281,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,281,471.75/62,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,921.88

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