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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.46, 85,942.02 and 35,421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.46, 85,942.02 and 35,421.83 is: 48,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.46 : 85,942.02 = 35,421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.46/85,942.02 = 35,421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.46x = 85,942.02 × 35,421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.46x = 3,044,223,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,223,192.59/62,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.19

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