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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.99, 85,938.62 and 35,419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.99, 85,938.62 and 35,419.36 is: 48,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.99 : 85,938.62 = 35,419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.99/85,938.62 = 35,419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.99x = 85,938.62 × 35,419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.99x = 3,043,890,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,890,742.59/62,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,879.80

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