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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.11, 85,942.93 and 35,422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.11, 85,942.93 and 35,422.49 is: 48,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.11 : 85,942.93 = 35,422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.11/85,942.93 = 35,422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.11x = 85,942.93 × 35,422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.11x = 3,044,312,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,312,578.50/62,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.12

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