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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.52, 85,932.50 and 35,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.52, 85,932.50 and 35,411.24 is: 48,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.52 : 85,932.50 = 35,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.52/85,932.50 = 35,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.52x = 85,932.50 × 35,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.52x = 3,042,976,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,976,381.30/62,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,865.48

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