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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.08, 85,944.80 and 35,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.08, 85,944.80 and 35,422.04 is: 48,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.08 : 85,944.80 = 35,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.08/85,944.80 = 35,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.08x = 85,944.80 × 35,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.08x = 3,044,340,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,340,143.39/62,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,883.80

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