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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.20, 85,947.18 and 35,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.20, 85,947.18 and 35,425.54 is: 48,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.20 : 85,947.18 = 35,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.20/85,947.18 = 35,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.20x = 85,947.18 × 35,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.20x = 3,044,725,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,725,262.98/62,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,888.32

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