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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.06, 85,917.11 and 35,401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.06, 85,917.11 and 35,401.56 is: 48,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.06 : 85,917.11 = 35,401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.06/85,917.11 = 35,401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.06x = 85,917.11 × 35,401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.06x = 3,041,599,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,599,708.78/62,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,853.93

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