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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.42, 85,941.98 and 35,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.42, 85,941.98 and 35,421.80 is: 48,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.42 : 85,941.98 = 35,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.42/85,941.98 = 35,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.42x = 85,941.98 × 35,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.42x = 3,044,219,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,219,627.16/62,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.16

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