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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.58, 85,930.29 and 35,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.58, 85,930.29 and 35,411.54 is: 48,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.58 : 85,930.29 = 35,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.58/85,930.29 = 35,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.58x = 85,930.29 × 35,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.58x = 3,042,923,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,923,901.55/62,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,869.30

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