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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,219.60, 85,864.88 and 35,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,219.60, 85,864.88 and 35,363.24 is: 48,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,219.60 : 85,864.88 = 35,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,219.60/85,864.88 = 35,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,219.60x = 85,864.88 × 35,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,219.60x = 3,036,460,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,460,359.01/62,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,802.31

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