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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.08, 85,926.84 and 35,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.08, 85,926.84 and 35,409.04 is: 48,865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.08 : 85,926.84 = 35,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.08/85,926.84 = 35,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.08x = 85,926.84 × 35,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.08x = 3,042,586,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,586,914.63/62,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,865.85

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