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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.17, 85,998.21 and 35,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.17, 85,998.21 and 35,462.54 is: 48,939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.17 : 85,998.21 = 35,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.17/85,998.21 = 35,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.17x = 85,998.21 × 35,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.17x = 3,049,715,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,715,284.55/62,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,939.39

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