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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.96, 85,939.95 and 35,420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.96, 85,939.95 and 35,420.33 is: 48,881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.96 : 85,939.95 = 35,420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.96/85,939.95 = 35,420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.96x = 85,939.95 × 35,420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.96x = 3,044,020,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,020,959.48/62,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,881.12

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