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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.16, 85,923.78 and 35,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.16, 85,923.78 and 35,415.20 is: 48,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.16 : 85,923.78 = 35,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.16/85,923.78 = 35,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.16x = 85,923.78 × 35,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.16x = 3,043,007,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,007,853.46/62,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,870.97

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