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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.96, 85,911.10 and 35,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.96, 85,911.10 and 35,395.76 is: 48,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.96 : 85,911.10 = 35,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.96/85,911.10 = 35,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.96x = 85,911.10 × 35,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.96x = 3,040,888,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,888,676.94/62,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,844.16

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