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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.11, 85,941.55 and 35,421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.11, 85,941.55 and 35,421.49 is: 48,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.11 : 85,941.55 = 35,421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.11/85,941.55 = 35,421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.11x = 85,941.55 × 35,421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.11x = 3,044,177,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,177,576.80/62,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.73

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