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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.16, 85,943 and 35,422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.16, 85,943 and 35,422.56 is: 48,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.16 : 85,943 = 35,422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.16/85,943 = 35,422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.16x = 85,943 × 35,422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.16x = 3,044,321,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,321,074.08/62,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.21

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