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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.66, 85,924.47 and 35,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.66, 85,924.47 and 35,415.70 is: 48,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.66 : 85,924.47 = 35,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.66/85,924.47 = 35,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.66x = 85,924.47 × 35,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.66x = 3,043,075,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,075,252.18/62,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,871.66

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