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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,220.66, 85,861.41 and 35,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,220.66, 85,861.41 and 35,359.62 is: 48,794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,220.66 : 85,861.41 = 35,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,220.66/85,861.41 = 35,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,220.66x = 85,861.41 × 35,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,220.66x = 3,036,026,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,026,830.26/62,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,794.51

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