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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.08, 85,947.54 and 35,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.08, 85,947.54 and 35,424.04 is: 48,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.08 : 85,947.54 = 35,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.08/85,947.54 = 35,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.08x = 85,947.54 × 35,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.08x = 3,044,609,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,609,094.86/62,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.55

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