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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,268.21, 85,948.43 and 35,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,268.21, 85,948.43 and 35,425.71 is: 48,897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268.21 : 85,948.43 = 35,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268.21/85,948.43 = 35,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268.21x = 85,948.43 × 35,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268.21x = 3,044,783,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,783,979.01/62,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,897.89

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