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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,292, 85,965.33 and 35,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,292, 85,965.33 and 35,436.96 is: 48,904.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,292 : 85,965.33 = 35,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,292/85,965.33 = 35,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,292x = 85,965.33 × 35,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,292x = 3,046,349,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,349,960.60/62,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,904.35

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