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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,257.09, 85,914.39 and 35,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,257.09, 85,914.39 and 35,399.60 is: 48,851.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,257.09 : 85,914.39 = 35,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,257.09/85,914.39 = 35,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,257.09x = 85,914.39 × 35,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,257.09x = 3,041,334,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,334,932.85/62,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,851.22

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