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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.96, 85,928.99 and 35,406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.96, 85,928.99 and 35,406.77 is: 48,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.96 : 85,928.99 = 35,406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.96/85,928.99 = 35,406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.96x = 85,928.99 × 35,406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.96x = 3,042,467,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,467,378.58/62,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,862.45

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