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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.39, 85,939.17 and 35,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.39, 85,939.17 and 35,419.76 is: 48,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.39 : 85,939.17 = 35,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.39/85,939.17 = 35,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.39x = 85,939.17 × 35,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.39x = 3,043,945,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,945,123.67/62,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,880.35

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