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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.08, 85,946.16 and 35,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.08, 85,946.16 and 35,423.04 is: 48,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.08 : 85,946.16 = 35,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.08/85,946.16 = 35,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.08x = 85,946.16 × 35,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.08x = 3,044,474,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,474,263.53/62,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,885.17

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