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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.96, 85,943.46 and 35,051.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.96, 85,943.46 and 35,051.85 is: 48,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.96 : 85,943.46 = 35,051.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.96/85,943.46 = 35,051.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.96x = 85,943.46 × 35,051.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.96x = 3,012,477,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,477,268.40/62,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,371.48

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