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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,227.66, 85,871.06 and 35,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,227.66, 85,871.06 and 35,366.62 is: 48,804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,227.66 : 85,871.06 = 35,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,227.66/85,871.06 = 35,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,227.66x = 85,871.06 × 35,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,227.66x = 3,036,969,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,969,148.02/62,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,804.17

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