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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.46, 85,942.77 and 35,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.46, 85,942.77 and 35,051.35 is: 48,370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.46 : 85,942.77 = 35,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.46/85,942.77 = 35,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.46x = 85,942.77 × 35,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.46x = 3,012,410,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,410,111.24/62,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,370.79

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