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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.96, 85,946.70 and 35,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.96, 85,946.70 and 35,424.46 is: 48,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.96 : 85,946.70 = 35,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.96/85,946.70 = 35,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.96x = 85,946.70 × 35,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.96x = 3,044,615,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,615,436.28/62,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,896.16

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