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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.34, 85,907.28 and 35,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.34, 85,907.28 and 35,392.26 is: 48,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.34 : 85,907.28 = 35,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.34/85,907.28 = 35,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.34x = 85,907.28 × 35,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.34x = 3,040,452,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,452,789.65/62,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,841.56

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