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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.04, 85,941.85 and 35,419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.04, 85,941.85 and 35,419.51 is: 48,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.04 : 85,941.85 = 35,419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.04/85,941.85 = 35,419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.04x = 85,941.85 × 35,419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.04x = 3,044,018,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,018,215.49/62,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,878.66

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