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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,228.66, 85,872.44 and 35,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,228.66, 85,872.44 and 35,367.62 is: 48,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,228.66 : 85,872.44 = 35,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,228.66/85,872.44 = 35,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,228.66x = 85,872.44 × 35,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,228.66x = 3,037,103,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,103,826.39/62,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,805.55

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