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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.24, 85,947.24 and 35,425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.24, 85,947.24 and 35,425.62 is: 48,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.24 : 85,947.24 = 35,425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.24/85,947.24 = 35,425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.24x = 85,947.24 × 35,425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.24x = 3,044,734,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,734,264.29/62,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,888.43

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