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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,227.65, 85,879.26 and 35,378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,227.65, 85,879.26 and 35,378.58 is: 48,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,227.65 : 85,879.26 = 35,378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,227.65/85,879.26 = 35,378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,227.65x = 85,879.26 × 35,378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,227.65x = 3,038,286,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,286,270.25/62,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,825.34

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