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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,263.26, 85,925.88 and 35,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,263.26, 85,925.88 and 35,410.50 is: 48,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,263.26 : 85,925.88 = 35,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,263.26/85,925.88 = 35,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,263.26x = 85,925.88 × 35,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,263.26x = 3,042,678,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,678,373.74/62,263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,867.96

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