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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,276.54, 85,941.18 and 35,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,276.54, 85,941.18 and 35,419.02 is: 48,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,276.54 : 85,941.18 = 35,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,276.54/85,941.18 = 35,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,276.54x = 85,941.18 × 35,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,276.54x = 3,043,952,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,952,373.24/62,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,877.99

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