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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,338.01, 86,023.22 and 35,480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,338.01, 86,023.22 and 35,480.43 is: 48,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,338.01 : 86,023.22 = 35,480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,338.01/86,023.22 = 35,480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,338.01x = 86,023.22 × 35,480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,338.01x = 3,052,140,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,140,658.18/62,338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,961.15

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