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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.55, 85,942.17 and 35,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.55, 85,942.17 and 35,421.93 is: 48,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.55 : 85,942.17 = 35,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.55/85,942.17 = 35,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.55x = 85,942.17 × 35,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.55x = 3,044,237,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,237,529.79/62,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.35

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