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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.52, 85,939.35 and 35,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.52, 85,939.35 and 35,419.89 is: 48,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.52 : 85,939.35 = 35,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.52/85,939.35 = 35,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.52x = 85,939.35 × 35,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.52x = 3,043,962,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,962,146.57/62,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,880.52

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