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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.24, 85,943.97 and 35,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.24, 85,943.97 and 35,425.94 is: 48,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.24 : 85,943.97 = 35,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.24/85,943.97 = 35,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.24x = 85,943.97 × 35,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.24x = 3,044,646,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,646,082.43/62,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,887.80

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