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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.76, 85,927.95 and 35,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.76, 85,927.95 and 35,412 is: 48,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.76 : 85,927.95 = 35,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.76/85,927.95 = 35,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.76x = 85,927.95 × 35,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.76x = 3,042,880,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,880,565.40/62,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,870.03

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