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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.66, 85,868.30 and 35,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.66, 85,868.30 and 35,364.62 is: 48,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.66 : 85,868.30 = 35,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.66/85,868.30 = 35,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.66x = 85,868.30 × 35,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.66x = 3,036,699,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,699,799.55/62,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,801.41

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