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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.58, 85,991.13 and 35,454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.58, 85,991.13 and 35,454.58 is: 48,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.58 : 85,991.13 = 35,454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.58/85,991.13 = 35,454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.58x = 85,991.13 × 35,454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.58x = 3,048,779,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,779,182.90/62,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,925.61

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