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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.08, 85,932.40 and 35,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.08, 85,932.40 and 35,413.04 is: 48,871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.08 : 85,932.40 = 35,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.08/85,932.40 = 35,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.08x = 85,932.40 × 35,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.08x = 3,043,127,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,127,518.50/62,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,871.39

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