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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.22, 85,921.12 and 35,413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.22, 85,921.12 and 35,413.26 is: 48,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.22 : 85,921.12 = 35,413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.22/85,921.12 = 35,413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.22x = 85,921.12 × 35,413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.22x = 3,042,746,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,746,962.05/62,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,868.31

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