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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.08, 85,928.22 and 35,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.08, 85,928.22 and 35,410.04 is: 48,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.08 : 85,928.22 = 35,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.08/85,928.22 = 35,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.08x = 85,928.22 × 35,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.08x = 3,042,721,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,721,707.33/62,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,867.23

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