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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.64, 85,924.74 and 35,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.64, 85,924.74 and 35,411.08 is: 48,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.64 : 85,924.74 = 35,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.64/85,924.74 = 35,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.64x = 85,924.74 × 35,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.64x = 3,042,687,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,687,842.12/62,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,866.24

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