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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,520.22, 86,278.80 and 35,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,520.22, 86,278.80 and 35,297.68 is: 48,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,520.22 : 86,278.80 = 35,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,520.22/86,278.80 = 35,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,520.22x = 86,278.80 × 35,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,520.22x = 3,045,441,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,441,473.18/62,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,711.30

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