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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.26, 85,939.68 and 35,420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.26, 85,939.68 and 35,420.50 is: 48,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.26 : 85,939.68 = 35,420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.26/85,939.68 = 35,420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.26x = 85,939.68 × 35,420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.26x = 3,044,026,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,026,435.44/62,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,881.76

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