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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,228.94, 85,877.97 and 35,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,228.94, 85,877.97 and 35,369.88 is: 48,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,228.94 : 85,877.97 = 35,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,228.94/85,877.97 = 35,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,228.94x = 85,877.97 × 35,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,228.94x = 3,037,493,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,493,493.54/62,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,811.59

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