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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,263.65, 85,920.34 and 35,412.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,263.65, 85,920.34 and 35,412.69 is: 48,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,263.65 : 85,920.34 = 35,412.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,263.65/85,920.34 = 35,412.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,263.65x = 85,920.34 × 35,412.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,263.65x = 3,042,670,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,670,365.11/62,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,867.52

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