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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,258.64, 85,915.04 and 35,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,258.64, 85,915.04 and 35,036.25 is: 48,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,258.64 : 85,915.04 = 35,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,258.64/85,915.04 = 35,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,258.64x = 85,915.04 × 35,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,258.64x = 3,010,140,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,140,645.02/62,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,348.96

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