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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,257.69, 85,922.98 and 35,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,257.69, 85,922.98 and 35,404.23 is: 48,862.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,257.69 : 85,922.98 = 35,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,257.69/85,922.98 = 35,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,257.69x = 85,922.98 × 35,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,257.69x = 3,042,036,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,036,946.21/62,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,862.03

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