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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,292.50, 85,966.02 and 35,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,292.50, 85,966.02 and 35,437.46 is: 48,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,292.50 : 85,966.02 = 35,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,292.50/85,966.02 = 35,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,292.50x = 85,966.02 × 35,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,292.50x = 3,046,417,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,417,395.11/62,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,905.04

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