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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,112.22, 85,710.53 and 35,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,112.22, 85,710.53 and 35,255.28 is: 48,649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,112.22 : 85,710.53 = 35,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,112.22/85,710.53 = 35,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,112.22x = 85,710.53 × 35,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,112.22x = 3,021,748,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,748,734.10/62,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,649.83

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