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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.96, 85,930.37 and 35,407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.96, 85,930.37 and 35,407.77 is: 48,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.96 : 85,930.37 = 35,407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.96/85,930.37 = 35,407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.96x = 85,930.37 × 35,407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.96x = 3,042,602,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,602,776.97/62,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,863.84

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