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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,217.68, 85,858.26 and 35,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,217.68, 85,858.26 and 35,359.72 is: 48,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,217.68 : 85,858.26 = 35,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,217.68/85,858.26 = 35,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,217.68x = 85,858.26 × 35,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,217.68x = 3,035,924,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,924,033.29/62,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,795.20

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