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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.08, 85,943.42 and 35,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.08, 85,943.42 and 35,421.04 is: 48,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.08 : 85,943.42 = 35,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.08/85,943.42 = 35,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.08x = 85,943.42 × 35,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.08x = 3,044,205,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,205,317.56/62,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,882.42

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