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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.79, 85,935.98 and 35,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.79, 85,935.98 and 35,415.26 is: 48,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.79 : 85,935.98 = 35,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.79/85,935.98 = 35,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.79x = 85,935.98 × 35,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.79x = 3,043,444,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,444,733.91/62,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,872.79

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