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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.04, 85,934.95 and 35,414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.04, 85,934.95 and 35,414.51 is: 48,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.04 : 85,934.95 = 35,414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.04/85,934.95 = 35,414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.04x = 85,934.95 × 35,414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.04x = 3,043,343,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,343,627.91/62,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,871.75

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