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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.41, 85,996.94 and 35,459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.41, 85,996.94 and 35,459.34 is: 48,933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.41 : 85,996.94 = 35,459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.41/85,996.94 = 35,459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.41x = 85,996.94 × 35,459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.41x = 3,049,394,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,394,557.12/62,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,933.27

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