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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.57, 85,942.53 and 35,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.57, 85,942.53 and 35,420.04 is: 48,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.57 : 85,942.53 = 35,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.57/85,942.53 = 35,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.57x = 85,942.53 × 35,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.57x = 3,044,087,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,087,850.30/62,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,879.36

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