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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,294.66, 85,966.48 and 35,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,294.66, 85,966.48 and 35,068.53 is: 48,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,294.66 : 85,966.48 = 35,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,294.66/85,966.48 = 35,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,294.66x = 85,966.48 × 35,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,294.66x = 3,014,718,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,718,082.87/62,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,394.49

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