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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,225.68, 85,869.30 and 35,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,225.68, 85,869.30 and 35,367.72 is: 48,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,225.68 : 85,869.30 = 35,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,225.68/85,869.30 = 35,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,225.68x = 85,869.30 × 35,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,225.68x = 3,037,001,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,001,359.00/62,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,806.24

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