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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.35, 85,924.39 and 35,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.35, 85,924.39 and 35,406.86 is: 48,861.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.35 : 85,924.39 = 35,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.35/85,924.39 = 35,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.35x = 85,924.39 × 35,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.35x = 3,042,312,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,312,847.32/62,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,861.23

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