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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,274.08, 85,940.66 and 35,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,274.08, 85,940.66 and 35,419.04 is: 48,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,274.08 : 85,940.66 = 35,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,274.08/85,940.66 = 35,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,274.08x = 85,940.66 × 35,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,274.08x = 3,043,935,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,935,674.17/62,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,879.66

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