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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,226.66, 85,869.68 and 35,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,226.66, 85,869.68 and 35,365.62 is: 48,802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,226.66 : 85,869.68 = 35,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,226.66/85,869.68 = 35,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,226.66x = 85,869.68 × 35,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,226.66x = 3,036,834,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,834,472.40/62,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,802.79

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