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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.24, 85,941.72 and 35,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.24, 85,941.72 and 35,421.62 is: 48,882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.24 : 85,941.72 = 35,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.24/85,941.72 = 35,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.24x = 85,941.72 × 35,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.24x = 3,044,194,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,194,947.99/62,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.91

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