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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.36, 85,925.76 and 35,407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.36, 85,925.76 and 35,407.86 is: 48,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.36 : 85,925.76 = 35,407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.36/85,925.76 = 35,407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.36x = 85,925.76 × 35,407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.36x = 3,042,447,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,447,280.47/62,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,862.60

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