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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,339.22, 86,018.04 and 35,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,339.22, 86,018.04 and 35,482.14 is: 48,959.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,339.22 : 86,018.04 = 35,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,339.22/86,018.04 = 35,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,339.22x = 86,018.04 × 35,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,339.22x = 3,052,104,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,104,137.81/62,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,959.61

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