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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,257.66, 85,917.97 and 35,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,257.66, 85,917.97 and 35,402.60 is: 48,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,257.66 : 85,917.97 = 35,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,257.66/85,917.97 = 35,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,257.66x = 85,917.97 × 35,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,257.66x = 3,041,719,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,719,783.77/62,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,856.96

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