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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.08, 85,929.60 and 35,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.08, 85,929.60 and 35,411.04 is: 48,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.08 : 85,929.60 = 35,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.08/85,929.60 = 35,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.08x = 85,929.60 × 35,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.08x = 3,042,856,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,856,502.78/62,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,868.61

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