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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.54, 85,942.54 and 35,420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.54, 85,942.54 and 35,420.01 is: 48,879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.54 : 85,942.54 = 35,420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.54/85,942.54 = 35,420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.54x = 85,942.54 × 35,420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.54x = 3,044,085,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,085,626.23/62,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,879.35

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