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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.05, 85,998.04 and 35,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.05, 85,998.04 and 35,462.42 is: 48,939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.05 : 85,998.04 = 35,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.05/85,998.04 = 35,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.05x = 85,998.04 × 35,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.05x = 3,049,698,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,698,417.50/62,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,939.22

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