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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,315.92, 85,997.87 and 35,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,315.92, 85,997.87 and 35,462.29 is: 48,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,315.92 : 85,997.87 = 35,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,315.92/85,997.87 = 35,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,315.92x = 85,997.87 × 35,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,315.92x = 3,049,681,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,681,405.32/62,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,939.04

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