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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.85, 85,926.45 and 35,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.85, 85,926.45 and 35,408.35 is: 48,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.85 : 85,926.45 = 35,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.85/85,926.45 = 35,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.85x = 85,926.45 × 35,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.85x = 3,042,513,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,513,815.86/62,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,863.28

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