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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.36, 85,941.89 and 35,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.36, 85,941.89 and 35,421.74 is: 48,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.36 : 85,941.89 = 35,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.36/85,941.89 = 35,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.36x = 85,941.89 × 35,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.36x = 3,044,211,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,211,282.69/62,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.08

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