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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,255.64, 85,910.94 and 35,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,255.64, 85,910.94 and 35,401.08 is: 48,852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,255.64 : 85,910.94 = 35,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,255.64/85,910.94 = 35,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,255.64x = 85,910.94 × 35,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,255.64x = 3,041,340,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,340,059.82/62,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,852.44

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